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

GitPitch PitchMe presentation

• gitpitch.com/luzkenin/VSCodeBackup

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

More Information

For more information

• VSCodeBackup.readthedocs.io
• github.com/luzkenin/VSCodeBackup
• luzkenin.github.io