Kombai is available as an IDE extension. You can install it in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Trae from the extension marketplace.

Installation

  1. Go to the extension marketplace in your IDE.
  2. Search for Kombai.
  3. Select Kombai - AI Agent for Frontend Devs.
  4. Click the Install button.

Sign in

  1. Click Sign In button in Kombai. You will be redirected to the Kombai website.
  2. Sign up or log in to your Kombai account.
  3. After signing in, you will be redirected back to the IDE.

Sign up from private invite

If you have a private invite, you can sign up for Kombai by following these steps:
  1. Open the email with the following subject- Confirm your email address for Kombai.
  2. Click Confirm Email and set the password for your Kombai account.
  3. Install Kombai in your IDE and sign in.

How to launch Kombai in IDEs

VS Code

Once the Kombai extension is installed, it will be available in the Primary Side Bar of VS Code. If you are unable to find it, click on icon and click Kombai.
You can also drag Kombai to the secondary sidebar of VS Code for a smoother experience. This lets you keep the file explorer open while working with Kombai.

Cursor

Once the Kombai extension is installed, it will be available in the Primary Side Bar of Cursor. Go to the icon and click Kombai.

Windsurf

Once the Kombai extension is installed, it will be available in the Primary Side Bar of Windsurf. If you are unable to find it, click on icon and click Kombai.

Trae

Once the Kombai extension is installed, it will be available in the Primary Side Bar of Trae. If you are unable to find it, click on icon and click Kombai.

How to update Kombai in IDEs

With Auto Update on

If the Auto Update is turned on, the Kombai extension will be updated on its own in your IDE. After the updated version is installed, you will be prompted to reinstall the extension host. If you see a Restart Extensions button against Kombai in the IDE marketplace, please click on it before using the tool.

With Auto Update off

If the Auto Update is turned off:
  1. Go to your IDE’s extension marketplace.
  2. Search for Kombai
  3. Select Kombai - AI Agent for Frontend Devs.
  4. Click the Update button with the specific version mentioned.