Visual Studio Code tools extension
Important
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| Enabled for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically | 
Jan 4, 2022 |
Mar 25, 2022 |
Business value
By installing the Visual Studio Code tools extension, developers can now get Microsoft Power Platform CLI and required dependencies directly from a single extension.
Feature details
The Visual Studio Code integration experience is further enriched with additional Microsoft Power Platform CLI capabilities. These additional capabilities include:
- Support for solution modifications when exporting solutions from Microsoft Power Platform into Visual Studio Code
- Support for unpacking canvas apps
- Multi-platform support on Microsoft Windows and Linux
- Support for Power Apps portals development
- Help to get started faster with common commands exposed through Visual Studio Code command palette