Visual Studio Code requires the C# Dev Kit extension to manage, run, and debug C# code.
Before installing the C# Dev Kit extension, please ensure the following software is installed in your environment:
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.NET SDK 8.0 or later (LTS version recommended)
The following versions are used in this guide:
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Visual Studio Code 1.109.0
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.NET SDK 8.0.417
Follow the steps below to install the C# Dev Kit extension:
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Launch Visual Studio Code, then click Extensions in the Activity Bar on the left to open the Extensions view.
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Enter C# Dev Kit in the search box, and select the first item from the results list.
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Verify that the publisher of the extension is Microsoft.
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Click the Install button to begin the installation.
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After the installation is complete, restart Visual Studio Code to activate the extension.
For more information, refer to: C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code | Microsoft Learn.
