Get Started with CLIMoney

Download the VS Code Extension

Before anything else, grab the CLIMoney extension file (.vsix). Click the button below to download it from Google Drive. Save it somewhere easy to find -- your Downloads folder works perfectly.

Note: Keep this file handy -- you will need it in Step 5.

Head to the CLIMoney Dashboard

Go to the CLIMoney Developer Dashboard. This is where your account lives, your earnings accumulate, and your payouts are managed.

Create Your Free Account

On the dashboard, you will see a sign-up form. Enter your email address and set a password. Your CLIMoney account is completely free -- no credit card required.

Note: Already have an account? Just log in and skip to Step 3.

You Are on the Dashboard

After signing up, you land directly on your developer dashboard. This is your earnings hub -- it shows your current balance, session history, payout options, and your editor sync status. Take a quick look around before moving on.

Open VS Code

Switch over to VS Code (or Cursor). Make sure the .vsix file you downloaded in Step 0 is accessible. You are about to install the CLIMoney extension directly into your IDE.

Note: CLIMoney works with VS Code and Cursor. Both are supported.

Install the Extension from the .vsix File

Inside VS Code, follow these steps to install the extension:

1. 1Click the Extensions icon in the left Activity Bar (it looks like four squares).
2. 2Click the three-dot menu ( ··· ) at the top right of the Extensions panel.
3. 3Select "Install from VSIX..." from the dropdown.
4. 4Navigate to and select the climoney-0.0.1.vsix file you downloaded.
5. 5VS Code will install the extension. You may be prompted to reload -- click Reload.

Note: Once installed, the CLIMoney icon will appear in your VS Code Activity Bar on the left.

Open the CLIMoney Sidebar Panel

In the VS Code Activity Bar (the icons on the far left), find the CLIMoney icon and click it to open the CLIMoney panel. Inside the panel, click the three-dot ( ··· ) menu button.

Click "Connect Account"

From the three-dot menu inside the CLIMoney panel, click "Connect Account". This will open the CLIMoney Dashboard in your browser automatically.

Note: Your dashboard will open at the account sync page.