> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.walnutai.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.walnutai.ai/development-and-infrastructure/walnutai-coder/walnut-ai-installation.md).

# Walnut AI Installation

Follow these steps to download and install the Walnut AI extension to enable seamless integration within your development environment:

* Open **Visual Studio**.
* Click on the **Extensions** icon located in the left sidebar of Visual Studio.

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* In the search bar of the Extensions dialog, type **Walnut AI.**
* Find the Walnut AI extension from the search results and click the **Install** button associated with the extension.

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* Once installed, Walnut AI will be available in your Visual Studio environment for use.

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* Log in with your Walnut account.
* Select a project and start prompting.

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