Installation and Setup
Follow these simple steps to get started with BLACKBOXAI in VS Code:Step 1: Install the Extension
You can install the BLACKBOXAI extension in two ways: Option A: From VS Code Open VS Code, navigate to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X
), search for “BLACKBOXAI”, and click Install.
Option B: From VS Code Marketplace
Visit the BLACKBOXAI extension page on the VS Code Marketplace and click Install.

Step 2: Find the AI Agent Icon
After installation, you’ll see the AI Agent icon appear on the right side of your VS Code interface.
Step 3: Connect Your Account
Click on the AI Agent icon and connect your BLACKBOXAI account to start using the extension.
Step 4: Start Using AI Assistance
Now you can start giving tasks to the BLACKBOXAI Coding Agent for both new projects and existing project improvements.
Step 5: Customize Your Workspace
Customize the extension chat window according to your preference by simply dragging it around your VS Code interface. Position it wherever works best for your workflow.