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 # Slash Commands Example Extension
 
 This is an example extension showcasing how to write slash commands.
+
+See: [Extensions: Slash Commands](https://zed.dev/docs/extensions/slash-commands) in the Zed Docs.
+
+## Pre-requisites
+
+[Install Rust Toolchain](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install):
+
+```sh
+curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
+```
+
+## Setup
+
+```sh
+git clone https://github.com/zed-industries/zed.git
+cp -RL zed/extensions/slash-commands-example .
+
+cd slash-commands-example/
+
+sed -i '' '/\[lints]/,/^$/s/^workspace/#&/' Cargo.toml
+curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rust-lang/rust/master/LICENSE-APACHE
+echo "# Zed Slash Commands Example Extension" > README.md
+echo "Cargo.lock" > .gitignore
+echo "target/" >> .gitignore
+echo "*.wasm" >> .gitignore
+
+git init
+git add .
+git commit -m "Initial commit"
+
+cd ..
+mv slash-commands-example MY-SUPER-COOL-ZED-EXTENSION
+zed $_
+```
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Open the command palette (`cmd-shift-p` or `ctrl-shift-p`).
+2. Launch `zed: install dev extension`
+3. Select the `slash-commands-example` folder created above
+
+## Test
+
+Open the assistant and type `/echo` and `/pick-one` at the beginning of a line.
+
+## Customization
+
+Open the `extensions.toml` file and set the `id`, `name`, `description`, `authors` and `repository` fields.
+
+Rename `slash-commands-example.rs` you'll also have to update `Cargo.toml
+
+## Rebuild
+
+Rebuild to see these changes reflected:
+
+1. Open Zed Extensions (`cmd-shift-x` or `ctrl-shift-x`).
+3. Click `Rebuild` next to your Dev Extension (formerly "Slash Command Example")
+
+## Troubleshooting / Logs
+
+- MacOS: `tail -f ~/Library/Logs/Zed/Zed.log`
+- Linux: `tail -f ~/.local/share/zed/logs/Zed.log`
+
+## Documentation
+
+- [zed.dev docs: Extensions: Developing Extensions](https://zed.dev/docs/extensions/developing-extensions)
+- [zed.dev docs: Extensions: Slash Commands](https://zed.dev/docs/extensions/slash-commands)