# Visual Studio Code

CodeMaker AI Visual Studio Code extension is available on [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=codemakerai.codemakerai). To install the CodeMaker AI extension for Visual Studio Code follow these steps.\ <br>

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1. In Visual Studio Code, click on the Extensions button.<br>
2. In the Extension Marketplace, search for CodeMaker AI.<br>
3. Click on CodeMaker AI pane.<br>
4. Click the Install button.<br>
5. Configure the API Key by navigating to Preferences > Extensions > CodeMaker AI.\
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For additional explanations on each configuration option, consult the [IDE documentation page](https://docs.codemaker.ai/documentation/integrations/ide/visual-studio-code).

To run any of the code generation features, open your project and right-click either on a directory or file or use the text editor context menu and choose CodeMaker AI menu.