How to Install VS Code Extensions Offline (Air-Gapped Setup)
Learn how to install the VS Code Remote SSH extension in an air-gapped environment completely offline! If your Visual Studio Code setup has zero internet access, you can manually install extensions using .vsix files.
Follow this quick step-by-step guide to download VS Code extensions offline from the official Visual Studio Code Marketplace and install them on your restricted network.
📝 Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Download the .vsix File
On an internet-connected computer, go to the VS Code Marketplace, search for Remote - SSH, and click Download Extension under the Resources menu on the right to get the .vsix file.
Step 2: Transfer to the Air-Gapped Machine
Copy the downloaded .vsix file onto a USB drive or your organization's approved file transfer tool, and move it to your offline machine.
Step 3: Install in VS Code
Open VS Code on your offline machine. Press Ctrl+Shift+X (or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) to open Extensions. Click the ... (Three Dots) menu in the top-right corner, select Install from VSIX..., select your file, and click Install.
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