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title: IDE
description: The opencode extension for VS Code, Cursor, and other IDEs
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opencode integrates with VS Code, Cursor, or any IDE that supports a terminal. Just run `opencode` in the terminal to get started.

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## Usage

- **Quick Launch**: Use `Cmd+Esc` (Mac) or `Ctrl+Esc` (Windows/Linux) to open opencode in a split terminal view, or focus an existing terminal session if one is already running.
- **New Session**: Use `Cmd+Shift+Esc` (Mac) or `Ctrl+Shift+Esc` (Windows/Linux) to start a new opencode terminal session, even if one is already open. You can also click the opencode button in the UI.
- **Context Awareness**: Automatically share your current selection or tab with opencode.
- **File Reference Shortcuts**: Use `Cmd+Option+K` (Mac) or `Alt+Ctrl+K` (Linux/Windows) to insert file references. For example, `@File#L37-42`.

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## Installation

To install opencode on VS Code and popular forks like Cursor, Windsurf, VSCodium:

1. Open VS Code
2. Open the integrated terminal
3. Run `opencode` - the extension installs automatically

:::tip
Run Set `export EDITOR="code --wait"` in your terminal to enable `/export` and similar commands. For other editors, check [Editor Setup](https://opencode.ai/docs/tui/#editor-setup).
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### Manual Install

Search for **opencode** in the Extension Marketplace and click **Install**.

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### Troubleshooting

If the extension fails to install automatically:

- Ensure you’re running `opencode` in the integrated terminal.
- Confirm the CLI for your IDE is installed:
  - For VS Code: `code` command
  - For Cursor: `cursor` command
  - For Windsurf: `windsurf` command
  - For VSCodium: `codium` command
  - If not, run `Cmd+Shift+P` (Mac) or `Ctrl+Shift+P` (Windows/Linux) and search for "Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH" (or the equivalent for your IDE)
- Ensure VS Code has permission to install extensions
