Visual Studio Code

The VS Code extension (Beta) lets you see Qwen’s changes in real-time through a native graphical interface integrated directly into your IDE, making it easier to access and interact with Qwen Code.

Features

• Native IDE experience: Dedicated Qwen Code sidebar panel accessed via the Qwen icon
• Auto-accept edits mode: Automatically apply Qwen’s changes as they’re made
• File management: @-mention files or attach files and images using the system file picker
• Conversation history: Access to past conversations
• Multiple sessions: Run multiple Qwen Code sessions simultaneously

Requirements

• VS Code 1.98.0 or higher

Installation

1. Install Qwen Code CLI:

   npm install -g qwen-code

2. Download and install the extension from the Visual Studio Code Extension Marketplace .

Troubleshooting

Extension not installing

• Ensure you have VS Code 1.98.0 or higher
• Check that VS Code has permission to install extensions
• Try installing directly from the Marketplace website

Qwen Code not responding

• Check your internet connection
• Start a new conversation to see if the issue persists
• File an issue on GitHub  if the problem continues