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# Installing Mitosheet in VS Code

Instructions for getting your first Mitosheet open is VS Code or Cursor

Mitosheet is an interactive spreadsheet interface for Python that integrates seamlessly with editors like Visual Studio Code and Cursor. Follow the steps below to install and start using Mitosheet.

### Installation

Before using Mitosheet, you need to install the Python package:

```
pip install mitosheet
```

In addition, install the [**Mitosheet extension**](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MitoLabs.mitosheet-vscode) in your editor:

* Open your editor’s Extensions panel
* Search for **Mitosheet**
* Click **Install**

### Getting Started

To create your first Mitosheet, open a new Jupyter Notebook and run the following code:

```python
import mitosheet
import pandas as pd

df = pd.DataFrame({
    'A': [1, 2, 3],
    'B': [4, 5, 6]
})

mitosheet.sheet(df)
```

### Notes

* Restart your kernel if the extension does not load correctly.
* This extension is actively being developed, if you find any bugs we encourage you to submit a [ticket](https://github.com/mito-ds/mito/issues). 


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