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Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension
PowerShell Language Support for Visual Studio Code
Version 2025.4.0 · by Microsoft
Official site: marketplace.visualstudio.com
About Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension
This extension provides rich PowerShell language support for [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode).
Now you can write and debug PowerShell scripts using the excellent IDE-like interface that Visual Studio Code provides.
## Features
* Syntax highlighting
* Code snippets
* IntelliSense for cmdlets and more
* Rule-based analysis provided by [PowerShell Script Analyzer](http://github.com/PowerShell/PSScriptAnalyzer)
* Go to Definition of cmdlets and variables
* Find References of cmdlets and variables
* Document and workspace symbol discovery
* Run selected selection of PowerShell code using `F8`
* Launch online help for the symbol under the cursor using `Ctrl`+`F1`
* Local script debugging and basic interactive console support!
## Notes
* This package requires Visual Studio Code 1.2.0 or newer.
You can install either the [vscode](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode) or [vscode-insiders](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode-insiders) package.
* The extension will be installed in any edition of Visual Studio Code which can be found.
* While this package installs a specific version of the extension, Visual Studio Code by default will update the extension to the latest version on startup
if there's a newer version available on the marketplace.
See [Extension auto-update](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery#_extension-autoupdate) for instructions how to disable auto-update.
How to install Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install visual-studio-code-powershell-extension
- Open Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to marketplace.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension?
The version listed here is 2025.4.0, published /Date(1759. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install visual-studio-code-powershell-extension. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension safe?
Visual Studio Code PowerShell Extension downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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