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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 users

🧩 Prerequisite: Install Python​

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:​

  1. Check if Python is installed

    Run this in your terminal:

    python --version

  2. If not installed, download and install Python from the official website: 👉 Download Python

  3. Important: During installation, make sure to check the box:

    ✅ Add Python to PATH

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Without Python, the installation of Saarthi and its components like the rag-node MCP server will not work.

Steps To Install Saarthi​

  1. Open VS Code

  2. Click the Extensions icon on the sidebar or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS)

  3. In the search bar, type “Saarthi”.

    Select Saarthi by godspeed systems and click Install

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Installation may take 5–7 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

  1. Once installation completes, a prompt will appear asking for Gemini API key. Get it from Google AI Studio

  2. Once saved, you'll land on the Saarthi welcome screen.

  3. Here, you need to select LLM Provider and Model to be used by all agents.

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
  • Reload VS Code in case installation takes more than 10 times.

ChromaDB Setup Failed

  • Ensure Python is installed and added to Path