diff --git a/vscode-extension/media/initializeExtension.md b/vscode-extension/media/initializeExtension.md
index 5abb5f540..1449ed90f 100644
--- a/vscode-extension/media/initializeExtension.md
+++ b/vscode-extension/media/initializeExtension.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 > _Tip_: You can use the Command Palette (`CMD/CTRL + Shift + P`) to run the command `AIConfig: Initialize Extension`
 
-This installs the `python-aiconfig` package, which is used to run the AIConfig editor and SDK.
+This installs the `python-aiconfig` package, which is used to run the AIConfig editor and SDK. It can take a few minutes to download for the first time so please be patient.
 
 **[Learn more](https://aiconfig.lastmileai.dev/docs/getting-started)**
 
diff --git a/vscode-extension/package.json b/vscode-extension/package.json
index 33e341190..8b7923d9e 100644
--- a/vscode-extension/package.json
+++ b/vscode-extension/package.json
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@
           {
             "id": "createAIConfig",
             "title": "Create your first AIConfig",
-            "description": "Turn your VS Code IDE into a generative AI studio:\n[Create .aiconfig.yaml](command:vscode-aiconfig.createAIConfigYAML)\nIf you prefer JSON:\n[Create .aiconfig.json](command:vscode-aiconfig.createAIConfigJSON)",
+            "description": "Turn your VS Code into a generative AI studio\n**Note:** Please complete the ``Initialize Extension`` step before opening an AIConfig file!\n[Create .aiconfig.yaml](command:vscode-aiconfig.createAIConfigYAML)\nIf you prefer JSON:\n[Create .aiconfig.json](command:vscode-aiconfig.createAIConfigJSON)",
             "media": {
               "markdown": "media/createAIConfig.md"
             },