Supported IDEs
Qwen Code integrates with three major development environments:VS Code
Official extension with native UI and bundled CLI
Zed
Agent server extension via Agent Client Protocol
JetBrains
ACP integration for IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm, and more
Integration Types
Qwen Code offers two integration approaches:Extension-Based (VS Code)
The VS Code extension provides:- Bundled experience: No separate CLI installation required
- Dedicated chat panel: Access via the Qwen icon in the editor title bar
- Native diffing: Review and accept changes in VS Code’s diff view
- Auto-accept mode: Automatically apply Qwen’s changes as they’re made
- File management: @-mention files or attach using the system file picker
- Session management: Multiple simultaneous sessions and conversation history
Agent Protocol-Based (Zed & JetBrains)
Zed and JetBrains integrations use the Agent Client Protocol (ACP):- Native agent panels: Integrated AI assistant within the IDE
- File context: Mention files to add them to conversations
- Conversation history: Access past conversations
- Requires CLI: Qwen Code CLI must be installed separately
Quick Comparison
| Feature | VS Code | Zed | JetBrains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Marketplace extension | Extension panel | Configure ACP agent |
| CLI Required | No (bundled) | Yes | Yes |
| Protocol | Custom | ACP | ACP |
| Diff View | Native VS Code | Terminal-based | Terminal-based |
| Auto-accept | Yes | No | No |
| File Attachments | System picker | @-mentions | #-mentions |
| Multi-session | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, Linux, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Getting Started
Choose your IDE and follow the setup guide:Choose Your IDE
Select the integration guide that matches your development environment:
- VS Code Integration - For Visual Studio Code and VS Code-based editors
- Zed Integration - For Zed editor users
- JetBrains Integration - For IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, etc.
Install and Configure
Follow the installation steps in your chosen guide. Most integrations take less than 5 minutes to set up.
Common Features Across All IDEs
Regardless of which IDE you use, all integrations support:- File context: Reference project files in your conversations
- Code awareness: Qwen understands your active files and selections
- Multi-turn conversations: Build on previous interactions
- History access: Review and resume past conversations
- Authentication: Same auth methods as CLI (Qwen OAuth or API keys)
Terminal Integration
All IDE integrations work alongside the terminal version of Qwen Code. You can:- Use the IDE for interactive coding sessions
- Switch to the terminal for scripting and automation
- Share the same configuration and authentication
- Access the same conversation history
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with any IDE integration:-
Verify CLI installation (for Zed/JetBrains):
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Check authentication:
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Review IDE-specific logs:
- VS Code: Open Developer Tools (Help → Toggle Developer Tools)
- Zed: Command Palette → “Zed: Open Log” and “Dev: Open ACP Logs”
- JetBrains: Check IDE logs for ACP-related messages
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Report issues: Visit the GitHub Issues page with:
- Your IDE and version
- Qwen Code version
- Error messages or logs
- Steps to reproduce
Next Steps
VS Code Setup
Install the official VS Code extension
Zed Setup
Configure Qwen Code as a Zed agent server
JetBrains Setup
Set up ACP integration for JetBrains IDEs
Configuration
Learn about advanced configuration options