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# VS Code Install OpenCode If you don't like using OpenCode's command line model, we can install OpenCode in the VS Code editor. Open VS Code, enter the Extensions Marketplace, search for **OpenCode** and install: !(#) After installation is complete, click the OpenCode icon in the upper right corner to enter the OpenCode page: !(#) The entire interface is shown below: !(#) * * * ## Other Notes OpenCode can not only run independently in the terminal, but also integrate with common development tools, such as VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VSCodium, etc. **As long as your IDE supports the terminal, you can use OpenCode.** The simplest way is: run `opencode` in the IDE's built-in terminal. ### 1. Quick Start #### 1. Launch OpenCode After opening a project in VS Code: * Open the terminal (shortcut: Ctrl + `) * Enter the following command: opencode This will enter the OpenCode interface. !(#) #### 2. Quick Launch Methods (Recommended) | Function | Mac | Windows / Linux | | --- | --- | --- | | Quick Open OpenCode | Cmd + Esc | Ctrl + Esc | | New OpenCode Session | Cmd + Shift + Esc | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | **Notes:** * If a session already exists, the shortcut will automatically focus it * You can also click the OpenCode button in the IDE ### 2. Core Features #### 1. Context Awareness (Very Important) OpenCode will automatically obtain your current development context, for example: * Currently open files * Selected code * Current tab This means: * No need to manually copy code * AI can directly understand what you are editing #### 2. File Reference Shortcuts You can quickly insert file references using shortcuts: | System | Shortcut | | --- | --- | | Mac | Cmd + Option + K | | Windows / Linux | Ctrl + Alt + K | The inserted effect is similar to: @File#L37-42 This indicates referencing a specific line range of a file. ### 3. Configure Default Editor If you want to use VS Code when executing `/editor` or `/export` in OpenCode, you need to set the environment variable: export EDITOR="code --wait" **Notes:** * `--wait` means wait for editing to complete before returning * Applicable to macOS / Linux