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# Teamscale Integration for Visual Studio Code

Teamscale integrates with [Visual Studio Code][visual-studio-code].
Before installing the *Teamscale Integration for Visual Studio Code*, make sure its [system requirements](../../../reference/system-requirements/#system-requirements-for-ide-plugins) are met.

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## Installing the Extension

Depending on your needs, there are several options to install the *Teamscale Integration for Visual Studio Code*.

### Installing the Latest Version From the Visual Studio Marketplace (recommended)

For most users, installing the **latest version** of the plug-in from the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CQSEGmbH.teamscale-integration-for-vs-code) is recommended.

1. Select *Preferences* > *Extensions*.
2. Search for `Teamscale`.
3. Select *Install*.
4. Restart the IDE to conclude the installation.

### Installing Any Version From the CQSE Website

Unlike the Visual Studio Marketplace, the CQSE website offers both the **latest version** and **older versions** of the plug-in.

* **Download for Windows (x86):**
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* **Download for Linux (x86):**
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* **Download for macOS (x86):**
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* **Download for macOS (ARM):**
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*Nightly builds are unreleased builds toward the next version and may be unstable.*

Once you have downloaded the appropriate `.vsix` file, perform the following installation steps:

1. Select *View* *Extensions* from the VS Code menu bar.
2. Select *Install from VSIX...* from the *Extensions* menu.
3. Select the `.vsix` file you just downloaded.
4. Restart extensions when prompted.

### Installing While Offline

In case you cannot reach the Visual Studio Marketplace during the installation, e.g., due to a security policy, you can perform an offline installation.

1. Download the plug-in from the CQSE Website. [`Installing Any Version From the CQSE Website`](#installing-any-version-from-the-cqse-website)
2. Double-click the *Teamscale.vsix* file.
3. In the VSIX installer dialog, click *Install*.
4. Restart Visual Studio Code.

## Configuring the Extension

Please visit the documentation on the [`marketplace page`](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CQSEGmbH.teamscale-integration-for-vs-code) for information on how to configure it.

If you set up the extension correctly you can inspect the Teamscale findings in the Problems panel.
![Visual Studio Code Extension](./vscode_finding.png)

[visual-studio-code]: https://code.visualstudio.com/