> 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/walnutai-installation.md).

# WalnutAI Installation

Follow these steps to download and install the WalnutAI 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.

<figure><img src="/files/RHORz9zb1kmZADBIge2m" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/Ynvsc0RD0OReASg6R9M1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/hQJuRzrLo6jBEHuQJBfl" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/ga4dEguj4woQ975cCkbg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>