Get Started with Cerebras for VS Code

Configure Visual Studio Code to use Cerebras Inference for autonomous coding assistance.

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

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.
• GitHub account that is not enrolled in the GitHub Copilot Enterprise plan.

Configure VS Code

1. Sign up for a free GitHub Copilot account

   Follow the instructions in VS Code to sign up for a free GitHub Copilot account.

   
2. Install the Cerebras extension

   Click on the Extensions tab on the left side.

   

   Search for “Cerebras” and click Install.

   
3. Configure API key

   Click on Manage Models in the chat window.

   

   Choose Cerebras from the list. Follow the prompts and paste in your Cerebras API key when prompted.

   
4. Select a model and start coding!

   

Available Models

The Cerebras extension for VS Code supports all Cerebras models:

Model	Parameters	Best For
llama-3.3-70b	70B	Best for complex reasoning, long-form content, and tasks requiring deep understanding
qwen-3-32b	32B	Balanced performance for general-purpose applications
llama3.1-8b	8B	Fastest option for simple tasks and high-throughput scenarios
gpt-oss-120b	120B	Largest model for the most demanding tasks
zai-glm-4.7	357B	Advanced 357B parameter model with strong reasoning capabilities

Select your preferred model from the VS Code chat interface to switch between them.