Setup
Windsurf Extension
Install and setup CodeAnt AI extension for Windsurf
Follow the below steps to install the CodeAnt AI extension in Windsurf:
Method 1: Direct Installation (Try This First)
- Search for CodeAnt AI Extension:
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+X
(Windows/Linux) orCmd+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
- Press
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:
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Open Windsurf Settings:
- Press
Ctrl+,
(Windows/Linux) orCmd+,
(Mac) to open Settings - Or go to File → Preferences → Settings
- Press
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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:
Marketplace Gallery Item URL:
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Restart Windsurf:
- After updating the marketplace URLs, you must restart Windsurf
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+P
(Windows/Linux) orCmd+Shift+P
(Mac) to open Command Palette - Type “Developer: Reload Window” and select it
- Or simply close and reopen Windsurf
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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
- After restart, open Extensions view (
Verify Installation
After installation, verify the extension is active:
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Check Extensions List:
- Open Extensions view (
Ctrl+Shift+X
/Cmd+Shift+X
) - Confirm CodeAnt AI appears in your installed extensions list
- Open Extensions view (
-
Verify Command Palette:
- Open Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P
/Cmd+Shift+P
) - Type “CodeAnt” to see available CodeAnt AI commands
- Open Command Palette (
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Check Extension Features:
- The extension should now be ready to review your local changes against the main branch
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
Alternative Installation
You can also install the extension directly from the CodeAnt AI marketplace page:
- Visit the marketplace link
- Click “Install”
- Allow the browser to open Windsurf
- Follow the prompts to complete installation
The extension is now ready to enhance your code review process in Windsurf!