> ## 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.

# Visual Studio Extension

> Install and setup CodeAnt AI extension for Visual Studio

Follow the steps below to install the CodeAnt AI extension in Visual Studio:

1. **Install CodeAnt AI Extension:**

   Open Visual Studio and install the [CodeAnt AI extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=codeantai.codeant3) from the Visual Studio marketplace.

   Alternatively, install it directly from Visual Studio:

   * Navigate to **Extensions > Manage Extensions**
   * Click the **Online** tab
   * Search for "CodeAnt AI"
   * Click **Download** on the CodeAnt AI extension

2. **Restart Visual Studio:**

   After installation, restart Visual Studio to activate the extension:

   * Close all Visual Studio windows
   * Reopen Visual Studio to complete the installation

3. **Verify Installation:**

   Confirm the extension is installed and active:

   * Navigate to **Extensions > Manage Extensions**
   * Click the **Installed** tab
   * Confirm CodeAnt AI appears in your installed extensions list
   * Check for CodeAnt AI options in the **Tools** menu or **View** menu

4. **Test Functionality:**

   Ensure the extension is working correctly:

   * Open the CodeAnt AI window from **View > Other Windows > CodeAnt AI**
   * Verify that your latest commits are visible in the review interface
   * If review doesn't work check and resolve the pop-ups that appear.

The extension is now ready to review your local changes against the main branch. Login to start using CodeAnt AI.