If you'd rather control VS Code updates manually, see How do I opt out of auto-updates. If you're prompted by VS Code, accept the newest update and it will get installed (you won't need to do anything else to get the latest bits). VS Code ships monthly releases and supports auto-update when a new release is available. To manually add VS Code to your path: cat > ~/.bash_profileĮxport PATH='$PATH:/Applications/Visual Studio Code.app/Contents/Resources/app/bin' bash_profile (or equivalent) from an early VS Code version, remove it and replace it by executing the Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH command. Note: If you still have the old code alias in your. ' in any folder to start editing files in that folder. Restart the terminal for the new $PATH value to take effect.Open the Command Palette ( kb()) and type 'shell command' to find the Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH command.You can also run VS Code from the terminal by typing 'code' after adding it to the path: Add VS Code to your Dock by right-clicking on the icon and choosing Options, Keep in Dock.Drag Visual Studio Code.app to the Applications folder, making it available in the Launchpad.
