Package Extension

Package the extension into a distributable .vsix file.

Install Tooling

Package Command

From the extension directory:

What is a VSIX File?

A .vsix file is a Visual Studio Code extension package containing:

• Extension manifest (package.json)
• Compiled JavaScript code
• Assets and resources
• Extension metadata

Result

The command creates a .vsix file:

Versioning

Update version in package.json before packaging:

Output Example

The .vsix file is ready for distribution via VSIX installation or Open VSX publishing.