How do you install Xcode on Monterey?

Have you downloaded XCode before on this or another mac, running under your Apple ID?

If you did, then you should find XCode among your "purchases" by clicking on your account (bottom left of the App Store window). If you click the download there, it should give you a warning that the current version requires Ventura and let you download an earlier, Monterey-compatible version.

If not, then try this - you may have to sign up for a free developer account, I am not sure.

https://developer.apple.com/download/all/?q=Xcode

This is the list for every Xcode version that is compatible given by apple Xcode - Support - Apple Developer

To install Xcode on Monterey, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.
2. Search for "Xcode" in the search bar at the top of the App Store window.
3. Click the "Get" button next to Xcode to begin the download and installation process.
4. Depending on your internet speed, the download may take some time to complete. Once it's finished, you should see Xcode appear in your Applications folder.
5. Launch Xcode to complete the installation process.

Regardless of what is on the App Store, you should always download Xcode directly from the Developer site. The installation process is much less painful that way.

I don't know about the current requirements for access to the Developer site. At one time, someone could get a free account useful for downloading files like this. I don't know if that is still true.