Installation and Setup
Follow these simple steps to get started with SynapseX in VS Code:Step 1: Install the Extension
You can install the SynapseX extension in two ways: Option A: From VS Code Open VS Code, navigate to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac), search for “SynapseX”, and click Install.
Option B: From VS Code Marketplace
Visit the SynapseX extension page on the VS Code Marketplace and click Install.
Step 2: Find the AI Agent Icon
After installation, you’ll see the SynapseX AI Agent icon appear on the Activity Bar on the left side of your VS Code interface.Step 3: Connect Your Account
Click on the AI Agent icon and connect your SynapseX account to start using the extension.- Click Sign in with Google (or use your SynapseX credentials)
- Authorize the extension to access your SynapseX account
- Your account will be linked and ready to use
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Step 4: Start Using AI Assistance
Now you can start giving tasks to the SynapseX Coding Agent for both new projects and existing project improvements. Type your first prompt in the chat panel:Step 5: Customize Your Workspace
Customize the extension chat window according to your preference by dragging it around your VS Code interface. Position it wherever works best for your workflow. You can also dock it as:- A side panel (left or right)
- A bottom panel
- A floating window
Additional Configurations/Customizations
Tool Configuration
Tools are ways to enable additional functionality and power to the SynapseX agent to perform various development-related tasks. You can control tools by clicking on the controls icon beside the settings button, selecting tools, and toggling any tool on or off. Available tools:- Browser — Launch and control a browser to navigate websites, interact with web elements, capture screenshots, and test web applications in real-time
- File System — Read, write, and organize files in your project
- Terminal — Execute commands and scripts
- Git — Manage version control operations
- MCP Servers — Connect to external Model Context Protocol servers
Fine-Grained Auto-Approval
When you enable Auto mode for tool execution, you can still retain control over which operations are auto-approved. Open the Tools configuration from the chat overflow menu to independently enable or disable auto-approval for:- ✅ Edit file
- ✅ Create file
- ✅ Command execution
- ✅ Read file
Model Selection
Choose from multiple AI models based on your task:| Model | Best For |
|---|---|
| SynapseX Default | General coding, fast responses |
| Claude Sonnet | Complex reasoning, architecture |
| GPT-4o | Multi-modal tasks, image analysis |
| DeepSeek Coder | Code generation, performance |
| Gemini Pro | Long context, documentation |
You’re Ready to Go!
With the extension installed and your account connected, you’re ready to experience AI-powered development directly in VS Code. The AI agent is now available to help you with any coding task — from creating new projects to improving existing code.Introduction
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