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This guide covers how to install the Pilot Extension. The extension works with VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.

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Install From Your IDE Extensions Marketplace (One-Click)

You can also install the extension directly from your browser using these deeplinks:
The extension is not available on the marketplace yet. Please follow this manual installation guide.
Step 1: Download the extension file (.vsix, not the inner files) from the link below:

Download Pilot Extension

Click to download the latest .vsix file
Step 2: Install the extension using one of the manual methods below.

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Install from VSIX (Manual)

You can also install the extension from the source VSIX latest release.

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Method 1: Using the Command Palette

  1. Open your IDE
  2. Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
  3. Type “Install from VSIX” and select Extensions: Install from VSIX...
  4. Navigate to the downloaded .vsix file and select it
  5. Click Install when prompted
  6. Reload your IDE when the installation completes

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Method 2: Using the Extensions View

  1. Open your IDE
  2. Click the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar (or press Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Click the ”…” menu (three dots) at the top of the Extensions view
  4. Select “Install from VSIX…”
  5. Navigate to the downloaded .vsix file and select it
  6. Reload your IDE when prompted

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Method 3: Using the Command Line

code --install-extension /path/to/minitap-pilot-x.x.x.vsix
Replace /path/to/minitap-pilot-x.x.x.vsix with the actual path to your downloaded file.

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Verify Installation

After installation, verify the extension is working:
  1. Right-click on the Activity Bar (the sidebar with icons on the left)
  2. Check “Pilot” to add the Pilot icon to your Activity Bar
  3. Click the Pilot icon to open the extension panel
Pilot Extension Installed

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Prerequisites

Before using Pilot Extension, ensure you have the required dependencies:
  • USB debugging enabled on your device
  • Device connected via USB or WiFi
  • macOS (iOS Simulators only run on Mac)
  • Xcode installed with Command Line Tools
  • At least one iOS Simulator available
# Verify Xcode CLI tools
xcode-select --version

# List available simulators
xcrun simctl list devices

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Next Steps

Quickstart

Connect your first device and start using Pilot

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions