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Installing Saarthi

Saarthi is a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your editor. Install from VS Code Marketplace - fastest method for standard VS Code and Cursor users

Prerequisite:​

Python must be installed on your system before installing Saarthi.

To check if Python is already installed:

Open your terminal or command prompt and type

 python --version

Install Saarthi From VS Code Marketplace​

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Access Extensions: Click the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS)
  3. Search for "Saarthi"
  4. Select "Saarthi" by godspeed systems and click Install
  5. Reload VS Code if prompted

After installation, find the Saarthi icon in the Activity Bar to open the Saarthi panel.

Local Setup & Development​

For instructions on setting up Saarthi for local development, building from source, or contributing, please see the Local Development Setup guide in the Advanced Usage section.

Troubleshooting​

VS Code Output panel showing Saarthi logs for troubleshooting

Extension Not Visible

  • Restart VS Code
  • Verify Saarthi is listed and enabled in Extensions
  • Try disabling and re-enabling
  • Check Output panel for errors (View → Output, select "Saarthi")

Installation Problems

  • Ensure stable internet connection
  • Verify VS Code version 1.84.0 or later

**ChromaDB Setup Failed"

  • Ensure Python is installed