OsmyntOsmyntv1.3.8

Installation

Get Osmynt up and running in your VS Code editor in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

  • Visual Studio Code (version 1.94.0 or later)
  • GitHub account (for authentication)
  • Internet connection (for real-time features)

Install from VS Code Marketplace

Method 1: VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "Osmynt"
  4. Click Install on the official Osmynt extension
  5. Click Reload when prompted

Method 2: Command Palette

  1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
  2. Type Extensions: Install Extensions
  3. Search for "Osmynt"
  4. Click Install

Alternative Installation Methods

Open VSX Registry

If you're using VS Code alternatives like VSCodium or Theia:

  1. Visit Open VSX Registry
  2. Download the .vsix file
  3. In VS Code, open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
  4. Run Extensions: Install from VSIX...
  5. Select the downloaded .vsix file

Verify Installation

After installation, you should see:

  1. Osmynt icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
  2. Osmynt panel in the Sidebar when you click the icon
  3. Osmynt commands available in the Command Palette

Quick Test

  1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
  2. Type "Osmynt" - you should see all Osmynt commands
  3. Click on the Osmynt icon in the Activity Bar
  4. You should see the Osmynt welcome screen

Next Steps

Once installed, you're ready to:

  1. Authenticate with GitHub - Set up your account
  2. Join or create a team - Start collaborating
  3. Share your first code - Learn the basics

Troubleshooting Installation

Extension Not Appearing

  • Reload VS Code: Close and reopen VS Code
  • Check VS Code version: Ensure you're running VS Code 1.94.0 or later
  • Check installation: Go to Extensions view and verify Osmynt is installed and enabled

Permission Issues

  • Restart VS Code as Administrator (Windows) or with sudo (macOS/Linux)
  • Check VS Code permissions: Ensure VS Code has necessary permissions

Network Issues

  • Check internet connection: Osmynt requires internet for authentication and real-time features
  • Firewall settings: Ensure VS Code can access the internet
  • Corporate networks: Check if your organization blocks certain domains

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows: 10/11 (x64)
  • macOS: 10.15+ (Intel and Apple Silicon)
  • Linux: Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 9+, RHEL 7+, CentOS 7+

VS Code Requirements

  • VS Code: 1.94.0 or later
  • Node.js: Not required (extension is self-contained)
  • Memory: 50MB+ available RAM
  • Storage: 10MB+ free space

Uninstalling

To remove Osmynt:

  1. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  2. Find "Osmynt" in your installed extensions
  3. Click the gear icon → Uninstall
  4. Reload VS Code when prompted

Note: Uninstalling will not remove your team data or shared code. Your data is stored securely on our servers and will remain accessible if you reinstall the extension.

Need Help?

If you're having trouble with installation: