# Set up EkLine Docs Reviewer in VS Code

import { Steps, Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

Real-time feedback as you write. Issues appear instantly. You don't need to wait for CI.

<Steps>

1. **Install the extension**

   Open VS Code and press `Cmd+Shift+X` (Mac) or `Ctrl+Shift+X` (Windows/Linux).

   Search for **EkLine** and click **Install**.

   Or [install from the marketplace →](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=EkLine.ekline-vscode)

2. **Enter your token**

   A prompt appears after installation. Paste your token from the [EkLine Dashboard](https://ekline.io/dashboard).

   <Aside type="tip">
   Missed the prompt? Press `Cmd+Shift+P` and run `EkLine: Configure Extension`.
   </Aside>

3. **Open a doc file**

   Open any supported file. EkLine highlights issues automatically.

   **Supported file types:** Markdown (`.md`), MDX (`.mdx`), HTML (`.html`), reStructuredText (`.rst`), Plain text (`.txt`), AsciiDoc (`.adoc`)

</Steps>

## That's it

Issues appear as you type. Hover over highlights to see suggestions:

> 'Docs Reviewer — Quality assurance for docs' should use sentence-style
capitalization. EkLine(EK00037)

<img
    className={'rounded-2xl'}
    width={1880}
    height={1044}
    src={`/assets/images/vscode-docs-inline-hover.png`}
    alt={`Example of EkLine inline comments`}
/>

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## Quick commands

Press `Cmd+Shift+P` (Mac) or `Ctrl+Shift+P` (Windows/Linux):

| Command | What it does |
|---------|--------------|
| `EkLine: Review current document` | Check the open file |
| `EkLine: Review all documents` | Check all docs in your workspace |
| `EkLine: Improve writing in current file` | AI rewrites the current file |

## AI assistant

Select text and right-click to choose **Improve with EkLine AI**.

**Keyboard shortcut:** `Cmd+Alt+E` on Mac or `Ctrl+Alt+E` on Windows or Linux opens the AI assistant with your selection.

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## Stuck?

Reply to your welcome email or contact support@ekline.io. We read every message.

## Resources

- [Full VS Code Extension guide](/reviewer/integrations/vscode-integration)