Command-line tools

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) provides command-line tools to enhance your development workflow. These tools enable interaction with VS Code from the terminal, offering a quick and efficient way to perform various tasks.

The code command enables opening files and directories in VS Code directly from the terminal. This increases efficiency by reducing the need to navigate through the graphical user interface.

Install and uninstall VS Code extensions using the code command. This simplifies extension management and integrates with script-based workflows.

The code command includes options to display help information, check the version, list installed extensions, and show extension versions. These options provide quick access to essential information and tools, improving productivity.

Command-line tools in VS Code streamline the development process by enabling quick access to the editor and its features from the terminal. Mastering these tools can improve workflow and productivity.

For more detailed information, see Visual Studio Code documentation.