Catalan version: Instal·lació d’extensions a VS Codium des de fitxers VSIX

Last update : 2024-09-15

VS Codium, the open-source version of Visual Studio Code, doesn’t include all extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace due to licensing and compatibility issues. This guide shows you how to manually install missing extensions from GitHub or other sources using VSIX files, allowing you to fully customize your development environment.

Step 1: Find the Extension’s VSIX File Link to heading

  • Visit the Visual Studio Marketplace or the GitHub repository of the desired extension.
  • Locate the VSIX file for the extension. If on the Visual Studio Marketplace, navigate to the “Version History” tab of the extension and download the .vsix file corresponding to the version you want.

Step 2: Download the VSIX File Link to heading

  • Save the .vsix file to a known location on your computer, such as your Downloads folder.

Step 3: Install the Extension in VS Codium Link to heading

  • Open your terminal or command prompt.
  • Navigate to the directory where the VSIX file is saved. For example, if it’s in your Downloads folder, use: 
    cd ~/Downloads
  • Install the extension using VS Codium’s command line interface. Use the following command, replacing application-name-0.0.1.vsix with the actual filename of the downloaded VSIX file: 
    codium --install-extension application-name-0.0.1.vsix

Step 4: Verify the Installation Link to heading

  • Open VS Codium.
  • Go to the Extensions view (you can open it by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window).
  • Check if the newly installed extension appears in the list of installed extensions.

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  • Ensure you have VS Codium installed on your system and accessible via the command line as codium.
  • If you encounter any issues during the installation, check the output in your terminal for any error messages that may help you troubleshoot.