Installation

This guide covers all the installation options for Feima Copilot.

Requirements

System Requirements

• VS Code >= 1.85.0
• GitHub Copilot Chat extension (required)
• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux

Account Requirements

• Feima account (sign up)
• Feima account supports WeChat or Weibo authentication

Installation Methods

Method 1: VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+X to open Extensions
3. Search for “Feima Copilot”
4. Click “Install”
5. Wait for the installation to complete

Note: This method gives you automatic updates when new versions are released.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the latest .vsix file from the Releases page
2. In VS Code, press Ctrl+Shift+P
3. Type “Install from VSIX…”
4. Select the downloaded .vsix file
5. Wait for installation to complete

Method 3: Command Line Installation

# Using code CLI
code --install-extension feima-copilot-llms-extension.vsix

GitHub Copilot Chat Setup

Feima Copilot requires GitHub Copilot Chat to be installed and activated.

Install GitHub Copilot Chat

1. Open Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for “GitHub Copilot Chat”
3. Click “Install”

Activate GitHub Copilot Chat

1. Open the Copilot Chat panel (chat icon in sidebar)
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to activate
3. Sign in with your GitHub account if prompted

Note: You don’t need a paid GitHub Copilot subscription to use Feima Copilot models. The models are provided by Feima and billed separately.

Verifying Installation

Check Extension Activation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to View → Output
3. Select “Feima” from the dropdown
4. You should see: ”✅ 飞码扣 (Feima) extension activated successfully!”

Check Commands

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P
2. Type “Feima:”
3. You should see commands like:
   • Feima: 登录 (Sign In)
   • Feima: 查看账号 (Show Account)
   • Feima: 登出 (Sign Out)

Check Model Availability

1. Open Copilot Chat
2. Click the model selector at the top
3. You should see Feima models listed

Development Installation

If you want to contribute to Feima Copilot or run from source:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/feimacode/feima-copilot-llms-extension.git
cd feima-copilot-llms-extension

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the extension
npm run compile

# Open in VS Code
code .

# Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host

See Development Setup for more details.

Uninstallation

Uninstall from VS Code

1. Open Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for “Feima Copilot”
3. Click the gear icon
4. Select “Uninstall”

Clear Stored Data

To remove all Feima Copilot data from VS Code:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P
2. Type “Developer: Open Logs Folder”
3. Navigate to the global storage folder
4. Delete any Feima-related files

Note: This will sign you out and remove all stored preferences.

Updating

Automatic Updates

When installed from VS Code Marketplace, updates are automatic. VS Code will notify you when a new version is available.

Manual Update

1. Open Extensions view
2. Find Feima Copilot
3. Click the “Update” button if available
4. Restart VS Code when prompted

Firewall and Proxy Issues

China Users

Feima Copilot provides direct access to Chinese models without needing to bypass the firewall. However, international models are accessed via Feima’s accelerated service.

If you experience issues:

1. Check if https://idp.feimacode.cn is accessible
2. Try using a different network
3. Contact support if issues persist

Corporate Networks

Some corporate networks may block OAuth redirects. If you encounter authentication issues:

1. Check with your IT department about OAuth policy
2. Try connecting from a different network
3. Use the troubleshooting guide

Next Steps

• Quick Start - Start using Feima Copilot
• Authentication - Learn about OAuth2 setup
• Configuration - Customize your settings

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