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VS Code and Cursor extension

The PolyAI ADK extension brings ADK-aware editing into VS Code and Cursor. It is the recommended path if you prefer an IDE-first workflow.

The extension helps with:

  • navigating and editing flows, functions, topics, entities, and agent settings with resource-aware tooling
  • catching common mistakes while you edit, before you push
  • driving poly commands without leaving the editor
  • pairing with your IDE's built-in AI features (Cursor's agent, VS Code Copilot, etc.) to generate and update project files

Install the extension

The extension is published on Open VSX, so it works in both VS Code and Cursor.

  1. Open the Extensions view in VS Code or Cursor.
  2. Search for PolyAI ADK and install it, or install it directly from the Open VSX listing.
  3. Open a project that has been pulled down with poly pull.

Once installed, the extension auto-detects local ADK projects and exposes resource-aware navigation, validation, and commands.

The CLI stays the source of truth

The extension is additive: every workflow still runs through the poly command, so anything you do in the editor you can also do in a terminal.

Next steps