Installing Sypha
Get Sypha running in your preferred IDE with these straightforward installation steps
Ready to begin? Installation completes in under 2 minutes! Select your editor below and follow the streamlined steps.
Prerequisites
Create Your Account
Register for a free Sypha account to access:
- Multiple AI models including advanced stealth models
- Simplified setup without manual API key management
- Complimentary inference credits through partner providers
Have a Compatible Editor
Sypha is compatible with:
- VS Code / Cursor
- JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.)
- VSCodium / Windsurf
Ensure one is installed before continuing.
Installation Instructions
Launch VS Code and open the Extensions view:
- Press
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X, or - Click the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar
Type "Sypha" in the Extensions marketplace search bar
Click the Install button on the Sypha extension
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After installation completes:
- Click the Sypha icon in the Activity Bar, or
- Open Command Palette (
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P) → type "Sypha: Launch In New Tab"
If VS Code shows "Running extensions might..." dialog, click Allow. If you don't see the Sypha icon, restart VS Code.
Installation Complete! You should now see the Sypha interface in your editor. Time to sign in!
Sypha for JetBrains works almost identically to VS Code, with all core features: diff editing, tools, multiple API providers, MCP servers, Sypha rules/workflows, and more.
Choose Your Installation Method
In your JetBrains IDE, go to Settings:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+Alt+S - macOS:
Cmd+,
Go to Plugins → Marketplace tab
Search for "Sypha" and click Install
Restart your IDE to complete the installation
Go to the JetBrains Marketplace
Click the Install to IDE button
Your IDE will open and prompt you to confirm the installation
Restart to complete the installation
Download from the marketplace page
Go to Settings → Plugins
Click the gear icon → Install Plugin from Disk
Select the downloaded .zip file and restart your IDE
Installation Complete! Find Sypha in View → Tool Windows → Sypha (usually on the right side).
What Works in JetBrains
- Diff editing and file modifications
- Multiple API providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, local models)
- MCP servers and custom tools
- Sypha rules and workflows
- @ mentions for files, folders, and problems
- Drag & drop support
These editors use the Open VSX Registry instead of the VS Code Marketplace, but the installation process is nearly identical.
Launch your editor (VSCodium, Windsurf, etc.) and open Extensions view:
- Press
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X
Type "Sypha" in the marketplace search bar
Select "Sypha" by saoudrizwan and click Install
Reload your editor if prompted to complete installation
Installation Complete! Look for the Sypha icon in your Activity Bar or use the Command Palette.
Next Steps: Sign In & Start Building
Find and open Sypha in your editor:
- VS Code/Cursor/VSCodium/Windsurf: Click the Sypha icon in the Activity Bar
- JetBrains: Go to View → Tool Windows → Sypha
Click the Sign Up button in the Sypha interface
You'll be redirected to app.sypha.bot to authenticate. After signing in, you'll automatically return to your editor.
Congratulations! You're all set to start using Sypha!
Sypha is now ready to help you build projects.
Tips for Success
Ask Questions
Don't know something? Ask in Plan Mode! Sypha can explain concepts, debug errors, and guide you through tasks.
Use Screenshots
Some models understand screenshots of what you're working on or errors you encounter.
Share Error Messages
Use @problems to share error messages for quick solutions and debugging help.
Speak Naturally
Use your own words—no need for technical jargon. Sypha will translate your ideas into code.