📦 Installation

Welcome to the Flexpilot installation guide! Flexpilot, your AI-powered coding assistant, brings advanced language models to Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

🚀 Set Up Flexpilot for Free

You can set up Flexpilot entirely for free by leveraging the complimentary tiers offered by providers like Gemini and Codestral API. This approach lets you experience Flexpilot's full range of capabilities without incurring costs, making it accessible to everyone.

🛠️ Installation Options

You can install Flexpilot through the Visual Studio Code Marketplace or directly from within the VS Code editor.

IMPORTANT

After installation, restart VS Code. On macOS, remember to fully close the app from the dock and reopen it.

🛒 Marketplace

1. Click here to install Flexpilot from the VS Code Marketplace.
2. If the link doesn’t work, visit the Marketplace page here and click Install.

🔍 Visual Studio Code

1. Open the Extensions view in VS Code.
2. Search for Flexpilot in the search bar.
3. Click Install.

🔐 GitHub Sign In

Once installed, you'll need to sign in to your GitHub account to personalize your experience.

1. Click the Sign In button when prompted.
2. You’ll have the option to support Flexpilot by clicking Proceed to Login or skip this step by selecting No, I don’t support.
3. Log in on the GitHub page that opens, then sign in with your usual GitHub account.
4. After successful login, you’ll be redirected back to VS Code, and your GitHub account will be connected.

TIP

Type /help in the chat view panel for any help in future interactions with Flexpilot.

🎯 Next Steps

You’re all set with installation and sign-in! 🎉 Now, proceed to configure your language models and personalize Flexpilot’s settings in the next section to maximize your coding experience.

Happy coding with Flexpilot! ✍️