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# 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.

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* 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.

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

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

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