> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dragonwingdocs-staging.qualcomm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the Extension

> Download and install the Qualcomm® VSCode Extension from the Qualcomm Software Center.

## Download

The extension is available on the [Qualcomm® Software Center (QSC)](https://softwarecenter.qualcomm.com/catalog/item/qualcomm_ide_developer_edition) — **no account or login required**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-staging/blZpKs_b9On5nj-y/archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/software_center_download_page_community.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=blZpKs_b9On5nj-y&q=85&s=bbe9d06f441c614df73ba54e9c2ab20a" alt="Qualcomm Software Center — download page" width="2363" height="873" data-path="archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/software_center_download_page_community.png" />

<Note>
  Look for **Qualcomm IDE Developer Edition** on the catalog page. The download is a `.vsix` file.
</Note>

## Install in VS Code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Extensions side-bar">
    Click the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar (or press `Ctrl+Shift+X`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install from VSIX">
    Click the `…` overflow menu at the top of the Extensions panel and choose **Install from VSIX…**

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-staging/blZpKs_b9On5nj-y/archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/vscode_install_from_file.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=blZpKs_b9On5nj-y&q=85&s=cc3577cda328303f8b11c0e25c0330f1" alt="VS Code — Install from VSIX option" width="682" height="269" data-path="archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/vscode_install_from_file.png" />

    Browse to the `.vsix` file you downloaded.

    <Warning>
      **Windows users:** Install the extension from **inside WSL**. Confirm that the VS Code status bar reads **WSL: Connected** before this step.

      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-staging/blZpKs_b9On5nj-y/archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/vscode_wsl.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=blZpKs_b9On5nj-y&q=85&s=f204e391dd5301785ba217c7a953f583" alt="VS Code — WSL Connected status" width="143" height="114" data-path="archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/vscode_wsl.png" />
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate the extension">
    After installation, a **Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension** icon appears in the Activity Bar. Click it.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/qualcomm-staging/blZpKs_b9On5nj-y/archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/vscode_extension_icon.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=blZpKs_b9On5nj-y&q=85&s=719a2c2d01e6278f3ee2ab886bdcc428" alt="VS Code — Qualcomm extension icon in Activity Bar" width="359" height="274" data-path="archives/2.1/Tools/QVSCE/images/vscode_extension_icon.png" />

    Select **Home** in the side-bar, then click **Get Started** to launch the host setup wizard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify Installation

You should see the Qualcomm extension icon in the Activity Bar and be able to navigate to **Home** in the side-bar.

<Check>
  The **Home** page loads with a **Get Started** button — you are ready to configure your development environment.
</Check>