Skip to main content

Install the IDE Agent

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to Extensions (Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X)
  3. Search for “Zencoder”
  4. Click Install
  5. Sign in when prompted

VS Code Marketplace

Install directly from the VS Code Marketplace

Your First Task

Press Cmd+. (Mac) or Ctrl+. (Windows/Linux) to open the agent selector and choose the Coding Agent. Try one of these prompts:
  • “Write unit tests for [filename]” — Generates tests using your testing framework and conventions
  • “Explain how authentication works in this project” — Traces the flow across files and returns a grounded explanation
  • “Refactor [function name] to reduce complexity” — Rewrites with verification
That’s it — you’re using Zencoder.

Next Steps

Core Concepts

Learn the fundamentals of Zencoder

Supported Models

Choose from 10+ models or bring your own key

Skills

Reusable instruction packages for your agents

Integrations & MCP

Connect Jira, GitHub, Sentry, and 100+ tools

Plans & Pricing

Subscription tiers and billing

Custom Agents

Build agents for your team’s workflows