Installing PostQode

PostQode is an extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your editor. Install using one of these methods:

• VS Code Marketplace (Recommended) - fastest method for standard VS Code users
• Cursor Marketplace - recommended way for Cursor users
• JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA - for IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and GoLand
• Eclipse IDE - for Eclipse enterprise developers
• Open VSX Registry - for VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium or Windsurf
• Terminal CLI - for headless CI/CD runners and terminal workflows
• Manual Installation from VSIX - install directly from downloaded VSIX file

VS Code Marketplace

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If you already have VS Code installed: Click here to install PostQode

Alternatively, you can:

1. Open VS Code.
2. Access Extensions: Click the Extensions icon in the Side Bar or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS).
3. Search for "PostQode".
4. Select "PostQode" by PostQode and click Install.
5. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac), type Reload Window in the search bar, and press Enter to reload VS Code.

After installation, find the PostQode icon () in the Side Bar to open the PostQode panel.

VS Code marketplace with PostQode extension ready to install

Cursor Marketplace

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If you already have Cursor installed: Click here to install PostQode

Alternatively, you can:

1. Open Cursor.
2. Access Extensions: Click the Extensions icon in the Side Bar or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS).
3. Search for "PostQode".
4. Select "PostQode" by PostQode and click Install.
5. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac), type Reload Window, and reload Cursor.

JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA

PostQode supports IntelliJ IDEA and the JetBrains IDE ecosystem (IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, GoLand):

1. Open IntelliJ IDEA.
2. Go to Settings / Preferences (Cmd+, on macOS, Ctrl+Alt+S on Windows/Linux) ➔ Plugins.
3. Select the Marketplace tab and search for "PostQode".
4. Click Install and restart your IDE when prompted.
5. The PostQode tool window will appear in the right-hand tool stripe, communicating with the standalone postqode-core daemon.

Eclipse IDE

PostQode provides an Eclipse plugin for enterprise Java environments:

1. Open Eclipse IDE.
2. Go to Help ➔ Eclipse Marketplace...
3. Search for "PostQode".
4. Click Install, accept the license terms, and click Finish.
5. Restart Eclipse when prompted.

Open VSX Registry

Open VSX Registry is an open-source alternative to the VS Code Marketplace for VS Code-compatible editors (such as VSCodium, Gitpod, Eclipse Theia, and Windsurf).

Browse and install directly from the PostQode page on Open VSX Registry:

1. Open your editor (VSCodium, Windsurf, etc.).
2. Access the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Click the Search bar and enter "PostQode".
4. Select "PostQode" from the search results and click Install.

Terminal CLI

For terminal power users, headless automation, and CI/CD pipelines, install the PostQode CLI directly:

# Run directly with npx
npx @postqode/cli run --help

# Or install globally
npm install -g @postqode/cli

Manual Installation from VSIX

If you prefer to download and install the VSIX file directly:

1. Download the VSIX file:
   • Download the latest .vsix from Open VSX Registry.
2. Install in VS Code:
   • Open VS Code.
   • Access the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X).
   • Click the "..." (Views and More Actions) menu in the top-right corner of the Extensions view.
   • Select "Install from VSIX...".
   • Select your downloaded .vsix file.

Installing PostQode using VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog

Troubleshooting

Extension Not Visible

• Restart VS Code / IDE.
• Verify PostQode is listed and enabled in Extensions.
• Try disabling and re-enabling the extension in Extensions.
• Check Output panel for errors (View → Output, select "PostQode").

Installation Problems

• Ensure a stable internet connection.
• Verify VS Code version 1.84.0 or later (or supported IntelliJ / Eclipse version).
• If VS Code Marketplace is inaccessible, install via Open VSX Registry or download the .vsix package directly.