---
title: "Install Catalyst AI Plugin"
url: https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/ai-toolkit/catalyst-plugin/install-catalyst-ai-plugin/
description: "Step-by-step guide to installing the Catalyst AI Plugin."
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  - name: "Catalyst AI Plugin Offerings"
    url: /en/ai-toolkit/catalyst-plugin/offerings/
  - name: "Catalyst Skill Files GitHub Repository"
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---

# Install Catalyst AI Plugin

This help section will detail the steps that you need to follow to connect the Catalyst AI Plugin to popular AI models.

### Claude Code

To install and use the Catalyst AI Plugin in Claude Code:

1. Launch the [Claude terminal](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/terminal-guide) in your system.
2. Click **Yes**, to enable access.
3. Run `/plugins`
4. Search "`catalyst`".
5. Select `catalyst-by-zoho` plugin.
6. Press **Enter** to begin installing.
7. Once installed, run `/reload-plugins` to ensure the plugin is synced.
8. Now, run `/mcp`.
9. Find the installed MCP server, and proceed to authenticate it.

> Turn your **audio on** before you begin. This video is narrated.

[Video: Install Catalyst Plugin for Claude Code](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/ai-toolkit/plugin/Claude_old.mp4)

#### Install Commands

Run the following commands in the Claude CLI:

/plugin marketplace add catalystbyzoho/claude-plugin
/plugin install catalyst-by-zoho@catalyst-by-zoho

#### Switch DC & Authorize

Always ensure you are installing and authorizing using the right DC.

To choose the right DC:

1. Run the following command in your Claude CLI
/catalyst-by-zoho:switch-dc

2. Depending on your location, choose the right DC.

> **Note:**

* If you're part of the US DC, you don't need to switch DCs to authorize.

* IN, US, EU, AU, JP, and CA are the only supported DCs.

The Plugin is installed and can now be used by Claude Code.

### ChatGPT Codex

To install and use the Catalyst AI Plugin in Codex:

1. Go to [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/codex/), and click **Plugins** from the side-panel.
2. Search for "`catalyst`".
3. Click **Install** on the **Catalyst by Zoho** plugin.
4. Click **+ Install plugin**.
5. Approve the integration request.
6. Follow the authentication steps to authorize and allow the integration.
7. You can test the plugin installation and availability using the Codex prompt space.

> Turn your **audio on** before you begin. This video is narrated.

[Video: Install Catalyst Plugin for ChatGPT Codex](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/ai-toolkit/plugin/Codex_Plugin.mp4)

#### Install Commands

Run the following commands in the Codex CLI:

codex plugin marketplace add https://github.com/catalystbyzoho/codex-plugin --ref main
codex plugin add catalyst-by-zoho@catalyst-by-zoho-marketplace

#### Switch DC & Authorize

Always ensure you are installing and authorizing using the right DC.

To choose the right DC:

1. Run the following command in your Claude CLI
/catalyst-by-zoho:switch-dc

2. Depending on your location, choose the right DC.

> **Note:**

* If you're part of the US DC, you don't need to switch DCs to authorize.

* IN, US, EU, AU, JP, and CA are the only supported DCs.

The plugin is installed and can now be used by Codex.

### VS Code CoPilot

To install the Catalyst AI Plugin in CoPilot:

1. Access **Agent Mode** in your VS Code IDE.
2. Click **Plugins** in the *Customizations* section.
3. Click **Browse Marketplace**.
4. Search `catalyst-by-zoho`.
5. Select to install the required plugin.
6. Now, click **MCP Servers** in the *Customizations* section.
7. You will find the MCP server installed with the plugin, under the **Plugins** section.
8. Authenticate and authorize the MCP server connection.

> Turn your **audio on** before you begin. This video is narrated.

[Video: Install Catalyst Plugin for GitHub Copilot](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/ai-toolkit/plugin/GithubCopilot.mp4)

#### Install Commands

To install the plugin:

Click the button below, or open the URL directly in your browser.

**(OR)**

vscode://chat-plugin/install?source=github/awesome-copilot&plugin=catalyst-by-zoho

Ensure you confirm the prompt when your browser asks to open the app. 

#### Switch DC & Authorize

Always ensure you are installing and authorizing using the right DC.

To choose the right DC:

1. Ask CLAY in chat to switch the data centre, then review the updated `mcp.json`.
2. Run the entry from the gutter and authorize the MCP server in your browser.
3. Reopen the MCP servers view, and `catalyst-by-zoho` should show as connected.

The plugin is installed and can now be used by CoPilot.