VSCodeBackup
Simple module to backup and restore VS Code extensions and settings. Useful for transferring to an offline network. PS Core is supported.
Authored by Joseph Warren
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Getting Started
Run the following to install VSCodeBackup from the PowerShell Gallery (to install on a server or for all users, remove the -Scope
parameter and run in an elevated session):
Install-Module VSCodeBackup -Scope CurrentUser
Usage scenarios
- Transferring to an offline network
- Easily migrating your settings from computer to computer
- Easily update to VS Code Insiders and keep all of your settings
Usage examples
PowerShell v5.1 and above required.
Backup-VSCode -Path c:\Users\bobby\Desktop -Settings -Extensions
Backs up settings and extension to a new folder on bobby's desktop
Restore-VSCode -Path .\VSCode-2019-01-31T23.33.58.3351871+01.00.zip -Settings -Extensions
Restores settings and extensions from the VSCode-2019-01-31T23.33.58.3351871+01.00.zip
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