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 users
π§© Prerequisite: Install Pythonβ
Saarthi uses Python to enable its advanced AI and framework-level features (like RAG-based querying, local agents, and the MCP server).
What You Need to Do:β
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Check if Python is installed
Run this in your terminal:
python --version
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If not installed, download and install Python from the official website: π Download Python
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Important: During installation, make sure to check the box:
β Add Python to PATH
Without Python, the installation of Saarthi and its components like the rag-node MCP server will not work.
Steps To Install Saarthiβ
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Open VS Code
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Click the Extensions icon on the sidebar or press
Ctrl+Shift+X
(Windows/Linux) orCmd+Shift+X
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In the search bar, type βSaarthiβ.
Select Saarthi by godspeed systems and click Install
Installation may take 5β7 minutes as it sets up the local environment.
During installation, Saarthi automatically:
- Installs the RAG-Node MCP Server and
- Sets up a local Chromadb instance
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Once installation completes, a prompt will appear asking for Gemini API key. Get it from Google AI Studio
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Once saved, you'll land on the Saarthi welcome screen.
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Here, you need to select LLM Provider and Model to be used by all agents.
Troubleshootingβ
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 β Output, select "Saarthi")
Installation Problems
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Reload VS Code in case installation takes more than 10 times.
ChromaDB Setup Failed
- Ensure Python is installed and added to Path