# Introduction

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This is a beta version and only works with Linux and Windows at the moment (MacOS is not still supported).
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## What is VSCode-Anywhere ?

VSCode-Anywhere is a cross-platform installation tool that manages for you:

* [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/) / [VSCodium](https://vscodium.com) (VSCode is recommended to avoid undesired behavior)
* [VSCode extensions](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/VSCode)
* [VSCode settings](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/settings)
* [VSCode keybindings](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/keybindings)
* [VSCode languages](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/locales)
* [VSCode themes](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/themes)
* [fonts and ligature](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/tips-and-tricks#_tune-your-settings)
* [git features](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/versioncontrol)
* environment
* [documentation](https://zealdocs.org)
* requirements: binaries (like python, gcc, etc...), libraries, …
* updates (documentation, binaries, libraries, extensions, VSCode…)
* programming languages with their:
* * [linter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lint_\(software\))
  * [debugger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debugger)
  * [code formatter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_style)
  * [autocompleter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocomplete)

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VSCode-Anywhere also manages updates for you.
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## Third-Party

VSCode-Anywhere can use extra software for the installation process.

Different software can be used depending on the OS.

### Windows third-Party

* [scoop](https://scoop.sh/)
* [chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/)
* [msys2](http://www.msys2.org/)

### Linux third-Party

* [brew](https://brew.sh/)
* [nix (nixpkgs)](https://nixos.org/nixpkgs/manual/)

### MacOS third-Party

* [brew](https://brew.sh/)
* [nix (nixpkgs)](https://nixos.org/nixpkgs/manual/)

## VSCode-Anywhere installation

* [requirements](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/install/requirements)
* [quickstart](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/install/quickstart)
* [advanced](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/install/advanced)

## VSCode-Anywhere installation modules

* [installation](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/modules/install)
* [list](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/modules/list)

## Contributing

TODO

## Issues / questions

You can [open an issue on Github](https://github.com/gigi206/VSCode-Anywhere/issues/new).

## Release notes

* [release notes](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/releases)

## FAQ

* [frequently asked questions](https://gigi206.gitbook.io/vscode-anywhere/faq)


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