> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.codeant.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# VS Code Extension

> Install and setup CodeAnt AI extension for Visual Studio Code

Follow the below steps to install the CodeAnt AI extension in VS Code:

1. **Install CodeAnt AI Extension:**

   Open Visual Studio Code and install the [CodeAnt AI extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=codeantai.codeantai) from the VS Code marketplace.

   Alternatively, you can install it directly from VS Code:

   * Press `Ctrl+Shift+X` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+X` (Mac) to open Extensions view
   * Search for "CodeAnt AI"
   * Click "Install" on the CodeAnt AI extension

2. **Reload VS Code:**

   After installation, reload VS Code to activate the extension by pressing `Ctrl+Shift+P` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+P` (Mac) and selecting "Developer: Reload Window".

3. **Verify Installation:**

   Check that the extension is installed and active by:

   * Opening the Extensions view (`Ctrl+Shift+X` / `Cmd+Shift+X`)
   * Confirming CodeAnt AI appears in your installed extensions list
   * Looking for CodeAnt AI options in the Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P` / `Cmd+Shift+P`)

The extension is now ready to review your local changes against the main branch.

## Next steps

> [card] [Run your first review](https://docs.codeant.ai/ide/review/how_to_use.md)
>
> Start a review of your local changes and work through feedback in your editor.

> [card] [Customize review rules](https://docs.codeant.ai/ide/review/code_review_instructions.md)
>
> Add repository instructions to tailor IDE reviews to your coding standards and file patterns.


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