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Getting Started with VSCode

This guide will help you set up and start using Code Companion on Visual Studio Code (VSCode).

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Install and launch VSCode
- Recommended VSCode version: latest
- If you have the Continue.dev extension installed in VSCode, please uninstall or deactivate this extension.
Install Code Companion extension:
- Download the VSIX extension.
- Open VS Code.
- Open the Command Palette:
  - On Windows: Ctrl+ ⇧+ P
  - On macOS: ⌘+ ⇧+ P
- Type: “Install from VSIX”
- Select the downloaded VSIX extension.

If you use Visual Studio Code connected to a WSL distribution (Remote – WSL), you must install and run the extension on the WSL side.

Open the Remote WSL settings:
- Press Ctrl+⇧+P.
- Run Preferences: Open Remote Settings (WSL: XXX).

Add the following configuration to force the extension to run in the WSL workspace:

{
  "remote.extensionKind": {
    "thalesgroup.continue": ["workspace"]
  }
}

Install the extension from the .vsix file:
- Press Ctrl+⇧+P.
- Run Extensions: Install from VSIX….
- If needed, select Show Local to browse the local filesystem
- Select the .vsix

Tip

As alternative, you can use the CLI : code --install-extension ./code-companion-linux-x64.vsix

Reload the VS Code window:
- Press Ctrl+⇧+P.
- Run Developer: Reload Window.

After this, the extension appears under the WSL section in the Extensions view and starts correctly in your WSL environment.

If you’re receiving empty outputs from Code Companion, please check this section.

Make sure you’ve read and agreed to the terms and conditions.
In VSCode, enter your first prompt to Code Companion. (Refer to Chat Usage if you need guidance).
A popup will ask you to allow sign-in using Microsoft: select “Allow” and follow the steps to sign in using your Thales email.
You are now logged in and can start using Code Companion. If you encounter any issues while installing, please check out our troubleshooting section or contact us

signin