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The Cerebras integration for VS Code allows you to use Cerebras’ fast inference for AI-powered coding assistance directly within the editor.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • Cerebras API Key - Get a free API key here.
  • VS Code - Download and install from code.visualstudio.com. Gemma 4 31B support requires VS Code 1.120 or later and Cerebras extension 0.1.21 or later.
  • GitHub account that is not enrolled in the GitHub Copilot Enterprise plan.
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Configure VS Code

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Sign up for a free GitHub Copilot account

Follow the instructions in VS Code to sign up for a free GitHub Copilot account. You can also click on the Extensions tab on the left side and search for Copilot.step2
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Install the Cerebras extension

Click on the Extensions tab on the left side. Search for “Cerebras” and click Install.step3
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Configure API key

At the bottom of the chat window, click on the model selection list (this is set to Auto by default), then click Other Models.step4Click on Manage Models.step5Click +Add Models and choose Cerebras from the list.step6Enter your Cerebras API key.step7
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Configure Models

Select which models to enable by clicking the eye icon next to each one.step8
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Select a model and start coding!

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Available Models

The Cerebras VS Code extension supports these models:
Gemma 4 31B requires Cerebras extension 0.1.21 or later. Free-tier requests support up to 65K input tokens and 32K output tokens. Paid requests support up to 131K input tokens and 40K output tokens.
See Image Inputs for image requirements and current limits.