Follow the below steps to install the CodeAnt AI extension in Windsurf:

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Method 1: Direct Installation (Try This First)

  1. Search for CodeAnt AI Extension:
    • Press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (Mac) to open Extensions view
    • Search for “CodeAnt AI” in the marketplace
    • If the extension appears, click “Install” and skip to step 3 below

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Method 2: Configure Marketplace Settings (If Extension Not Found)

If the CodeAnt AI extension doesn’t appear in search results, you’ll need to configure the marketplace URLs:

  1. Open Windsurf Settings:

    • Press Ctrl+, (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+, (Mac) to open Settings
    • Or go to File → Preferences → Settings

  2. Configure Marketplace URLs:

    • In the settings search bar, type “marketplace”
    • Look for the following settings and ensure they have these values:

    Marketplace Extension Gallery Service URL:

    https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/_apis/public/gallery

    Marketplace Gallery Item URL:

    https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items

  3. Restart Windsurf:

    • After updating the marketplace URLs, you must restart Windsurf
    • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) to open Command Palette
    • Type “Developer: Reload Window” and select it
    • Or simply close and reopen Windsurf

  4. Install CodeAnt AI Extension:

    • After restart, open Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
    • Search for “CodeAnt AI”
    • The extension should now appear in search results
    • Click “Install” on the CodeAnt AI extension

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Verify Installation

After installation, verify the extension is active:

  1. Check Extensions List:

    • Open Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
    • Confirm CodeAnt AI appears in your installed extensions list

  2. Verify Command Palette:

    • Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
    • Type “CodeAnt” to see available CodeAnt AI commands

  3. Check Extension Features:

    • The extension should now be ready to review your local changes against the main branch

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Troubleshooting

If you still can’t find the extension after configuring marketplace URLs:

  • Double-check that both marketplace URLs are correctly entered (no trailing slashes or spaces)
  • Ensure you’ve completely restarted Windsurf (not just reloaded the window)
  • Check your internet connection and proxy settings if applicable
  • Try clearing Windsurf’s extension cache and searching again

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Alternative Installation

You can also install the extension directly from the CodeAnt AI marketplace page:

  1. Visit the marketplace link
  2. Click “Install”
  3. Allow the browser to open Windsurf
  4. Follow the prompts to complete installation

The extension is now ready to enhance your code review process in Windsurf!