This document provides a comprehensive overview of the VS Code API reference. VS Code is a powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft, which supports a wide range of programming languages and offers a rich set of APIs for extension development.

Overview

VS Code API allows developers to create extensions that enhance the functionality of the editor. These extensions can be anything from simple syntax highlighting to complex debugging tools.

Key Features

  • Language Support: Extensive support for various programming languages.
  • Customization: Ability to customize the editor's appearance and behavior.
  • Extensions: Extensibility through a vast library of extensions.

Getting Started

Before diving into the API reference, it's important to understand the basics of VS Code extension development.

API Reference

The VS Code API is divided into several categories, each serving a different purpose.

Commands

VS Code commands are actions that can be executed by the user or programmatically.

  • List Commands: [VS Code Commands](/vs_code_commands)

API Reference

This section provides detailed documentation for each API in VS Code.

  • API Documentation: [VS Code API Documentation](/vs_code_api_docs)

Example

Here's a simple example of a VS Code command:

vscode.commands.registerCommand('extension.sayHello', function () {
    vscode.window.showInformationMessage('Hello World!');
});

Conclusion

The VS Code API provides a powerful platform for developers to create custom extensions. Whether you're looking to enhance your workflow or contribute to the open-source community, the VS Code API has you covered.

Further Reading

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