Localey VS Code Extension: Installation Guide

To use the Localey extension in your VS Code instance while it's in development, follow these steps:

1. Build the Extension

First, ensure the extension is compiled to JavaScript:

cd packages/extension
npm install
npm run build

2. Package as VSIX

You can package the extension into a single .vsix file for installation:

npx vsce package

Note: If you don't have vsce installed globally, npx will fetch it for you.

3. Install in VS Code

1. Open VS Code.
2. Open the Extensions view (Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Click the "..." icon (Views and More Actions) in the top-right corner of the Extensions header.
4. Select "Install from VSIX...".
5. Select the .vsix file generated in packages/extension.

4. Development Mode (Fast Testing)

If you want to test changes instantly:

1. Open the packages/extension folder in a new VS Code window.
2. Press F5.
3. A new "Extension Development Host" window will open with Localey pre-installed.