Installing Thunderflow

This guide provides multiple methods for installing Thunderflow in your VS Code environment.

Manual Installation from VSIX

If you prefer to download and install the VSIX file directly:

Download the VSIX file:
- Visit the Official Thunderflow Website
- Download the latest .vsix file from the releases section
Install in VS Code using the Extensions View:
- Open VS Code
- Navigate to the Extensions view
- Click the "..." menu (More Actions) in the Extensions view
- Select "Install from VSIX..."
- Browse to your downloaded .vsix file and select it
Installing Thunderflow using VS Code's "Install from VSIX" dialog
Install using Keyboard Shortcut:
- Open VS Code
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) to open the Command Palette
- Type "Install Extension as VSIX" and select it when it appears
- Navigate to the downloaded .vsix file location
- Select the file and press Enter

Restart VS Code completely
Verify Thunderflow is listed and enabled in the Extensions panel
Try disabling and re-enabling the extension
Check the Output panel for error messages (View → Output, select "Thunderflow" from the dropdown)

Ensure you have a stable internet connection
Verify you're using VS Code version 1.84.0 or later
If the VS Code Marketplace is inaccessible in your region, try the Open VSX Registry method

If you encounter installation issues not covered in this guide, please contact our support team at support@thunderflow.ai