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Quick Start Guide

This guide will get you up and running with the Mistral Vibe Sidebar extension in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites Check

Before you start, verify you have everything installed:

# Check Node.js (should be v18+)
node --version

# Check npm
npm --version

# Check Mistral Vibe CLI
vibe --version

# Check if you have build tools (macOS)
xcode-select -p

If any of these commands fail, install the missing prerequisites first (see README.md).

Installation Steps

1. Get the Code

git clone https://github.com/proud-commerce/VSCode-Mistral-Vibe-Sidebar
cd VSCode-Mistral-Vibe-Sidebar

2. Install & Build

npm install
npm run compile

3. Test the Extension

Open in VS Code and press F5:

code .
# Press F5 when VS Code opens

A new VS Code window will open with the extension running.

4. Use the Extension

  1. Look for the Mistral Vibe icon above your current editor tab
  2. Click it to open a terminal next to your current editor
  3. The terminal automatically runs vibe for you
  4. Start chatting with Devstral in the terminal!

That's It!

You now have Mistral Vibe integrated into your VS Code sidebar.

For permanent installation (so it's available in all VS Code windows), see the README.md file.

Common Issues

"vibe: command not found"

  • Install Mistral Vibe CLI first
  • Make sure it's in your PATH

Extension doesn't show in sidebar

  • Make sure you pressed F5 to launch the Extension Development Host
  • Look for the new VS Code window that opens

"node-pty" errors or module version mismatch

  • This is the most common issue!
  • Solution: npm run rebuild
  • If that doesn't work: rm -rf node_modules && npm install

Terminal shows errors

  • Check the Debug Console in the original VS Code window
  • Make sure Mistral Vibe CLI works in your regular terminal first