IDE Integration
How to integrate Zencoder with your IDE
Overview
Zencoder integrates seamlessly with popular IDEs, bringing advanced AI assistance, Repo Grokking™, and real-time code repair directly into your development environment. By adding Zencoder to your IDE, you can access context-aware code suggestions, unit test generation, and intelligent code completion in real-time. Here’s how to get started with Zencoder on some of the most widely used IDEs.
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Visual Studio Code
Open Visual Studio Code
Launch Visual Studio Code and click the Extensions icon (square icon with four blocks) on the left-hand sidebar.
Shortcut:
• Windows: Press Ctrl+Shift+X.
• macOS: Press Cmd+Shift+X.
Search for “Zencoder”
Type Zencoder into the search bar at the top of the Extensions view and press Enter.
Install the Zencoder Extension
In the search results, locate the Zencoder extension.
Click Install next to the extension to add it to your Visual Studio Code setup.
Sign In or Sign Up
After installation:
• Existing Users: Sign in with your Zencoder account credentials.
• New Users: Follow the prompts to register and create an account.
JetBrains IDEs
Open Your JetBrains IDE
Open your JetBrains IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm) on your system.
Open Settings
Navigate to File > Settings (or WebStorm > Settings on macOS).
Open the Plugins Section
In the Settings menu, select the Plugins section on the left sidebar.
Search for “Zencoder”
In the Plugin Marketplace, type “Zencoder” into the search bar and press Enter.
Install the Zencoder Plugin
Locate the Zencoder plugin in the search results.
Click Install to add the plugin to your JetBrains IDE.
Once the installation is complete, you may need to restart the IDE to activate the plugin.
Sign In or Sign Up
After restarting:
• Existing Users: Log in with your Zencoder account credentials.
• New Users: Follow the registration process to create a new account.
Once logged in, Zencoder will seamlessly integrate into your IDE—whether you’re using Visual Studio Code or a JetBrains IDE—empowering you with contextual suggestions, real-time code repairs, and AI-driven assistance tailored to your workflow.