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Installation

Get up and running with C# Dev Tools quickly and easily.

Marketplace Link:
C# Dev Tools on Visual Studio Marketplace

Prerequisites​

Before installing C# Dev Tools, ensure you have:

  • Visual Studio Code: Version 1.100.0 or higher
  • C# Extension: The official C# extension by Microsoft (ms-dotnettools.csharp)
  • .NET SDK: Any recent version of the .NET SDK

Installation Steps​

From VS Code Marketplace​

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Click on the Extensions view icon in the Activity Bar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "C# Dev Tools"
  4. Click the Install button

Verifying Installation​

To verify that C# Dev Tools is installed correctly:

  1. Open a folder containing a .NET solution (.sln file)
  2. Look for the Solution Explorer icon in the Activity Bar (typically a C# icon)
  3. Click the icon to open the Solution Explorer view
  4. Your solution structure should be visible in the panel

Troubleshooting​

If you encounter issues:

  • Ensure the official C# extension is installed and activated
  • Check that your workspace contains a valid .sln file
  • Try reloading the window (Ctrl+Shift+P and type "Reload Window")
  • Look for any error messages in the Output panel (Ctrl+Shift+U and select "C# Dev Tools" from the dropdown)

If problems persist, see the Support section for additional help.