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Download Monk

Monk works as a native extension in your IDE. Download here: https://monk.io/downloads

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Supported IDEs

Monk works with:
  • VS Code - Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code
  • Cursor - AI-first code editor
  • Windsurf - AI-powered IDE
  • Any VS Code fork - Monk works with any VS Code-compatible editor
Install monk

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Installation Steps

1

Download the Extension

Get the Monk extension for your IDE from monk.io/downloads
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Install the Extension

Follow your IDE’s extension installation process - usually just click “Install”
3

Open a Project

Open a project or workspace folder in your IDE. Monk Extension only activates when a workspace is open.
4

Sign In to Monk

The installation wizard will appear. Click to sign up or sign in with your Monk account. A browser page will open - complete your authentication there and you’ll be automatically redirected back to your IDE.
5

Wait for Dependencies

Monk will install its runtime dependencies automatically. This takes just a minute or two.
6

All Green - Ready!

The status panel will show all steps with green checkmarks. Monk is now ready to deploy your applications!
Monk setup completed

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Opening Monk

After installation, access Monk from your IDE: Click the Monk icon in your IDE’s sidebar Or use keyboard shortcuts:
  • Mac: Cmd+Shift+M
  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl+Shift+M
Or search “Monk” in your IDE’s command palette. The Monk chat window appears - you’re ready to start.

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What You’ll See

Monk provides two main views in your IDE: Chat Window:
  • Natural language interface to talk to Monk
  • See deployment progress
  • Get answers and explanations
Task Board:
  • Track what Monk is working on
  • View completed tasks
  • Approve pending actions
  • Shows errors log in case of process failure

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System Requirements

Monk works on:
  • macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
  • Windows (10 and 11)
  • Linux (most distributions)
No additional dependencies needed - Monk installs everything automatically.

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Troubleshooting Installation

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Status Panel Detected Issues

If something goes wrong during installation, Monk’s status panel will automatically appear and show you what needs attention. What to do:
  1. The status panel highlights any problems with red or yellow indicators
  2. Click on the affected item to see details
  3. Follow the instructions provided
  4. Monk will guide you through fixing the issue
Common issues the status panel detects:
  • Missing system dependencies
  • Network connectivity problems
  • Permission issues
  • Runtime initialization failures
The status panel is your friend - it proactively detects environment issues and guides you to solutions before you even ask.

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Still Having Issues?

If the status panel doesn’t resolve your issue:
  1. Ask Monk directly - Open the chat (Cmd+Shift+M) and describe the problem
  2. Report the issue - Use the bug report button in the Monk panel
  3. Check the docs - Visit Getting Help & Support for all support channels

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Next Steps

Now that Monk is installed: → First Deployment - Deploy your first application → Autonomous Operations - Understand how Monk works