> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.poshtools.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.poshtools.com/powershell-pro-tools-documentation/visual-studio-code.md).

# Visual Studio Code

The [PowerShell Pro Tools extension for Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ironmansoftware.powershellprotools) provides integration with the PowerShell Pro Tools module and supplies additional enhancements to the PowerShell experience in VS Code.&#x20;

The primary features include

* Script Packaging
* Windows Form Designer
* Variable Explorer
* Form Generator
* One-Click Attach
* Code Conversion&#x20;
* Profiling&#x20;
* RapidSense

PowerShell Pro Tools provides an activity bar icon to access many of the tools.&#x20;

![](/files/-MLI_IyUBCUo50PFucpw)

Within the activity bar, you'll find tools like the AST explorer, the module explorer and the variable explorer.&#x20;

![](/files/-MLI_VymTBW8vdAfqmd8)

{% hint style="info" %}
Features available from the right-click Context Menu (e.g. Refactoring) require that the PowerShell script being edited is not in an unsaved state.
{% endhint %}


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