Prerequisites

Make sure that the prerequisites are met before you install IBM® watsonx Code Assistant™ for Z Refactoring Assistant Visual Studio Code extension.

The following prerequisites are required for the Z Refactoring Assistant Visual Studio Code extension.
  • Install and set up IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z components that run on-premises:

    The extension needs to communicate with the Z Refactoring Assistant server. Therefore, you need to install and set up IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence for IBM Z® (IBM ADDI) and Z Refactoring Assistant. For more information, see the Understand and Refactor sections in the online documentation.

  • Install Visual Studio Code version 1.81.0 or later.
  • Ensure that you use the same version for the Z Refactoring Assistant Visual Studio Code extension and the Z Refactoring Assistant server. If there’s a difference in release or modification, follow the suggestions that are displayed after connection for the best experience. For more information about IBM Software versioning, see IBM Software product versioning explained.