How can I debug my VSCode extension using the API?

How can I debug my VSCode extension using the API?

You can debug your VSCode extension by using the built-in debugger in Visual Studio Code. First, ensure you have the necessary launch configuration in your launch.json file.

What should I include in the launch.json file?

In your launch.json, you need to specify the type as 'extension', the request as 'launch', and the name of your extension. Here's a basic example:

{
  "version": "0.2.0",
  "configurations": [
    {
      "type": "extension",
      "request": "launch",
      "name": "Launch Extension",
      "runtimeExecutable": "${execPath}",
      "args": ["--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}"]
    }
  ]
}

How do I set breakpoints in my code?

You can set breakpoints by clicking in the gutter next to the line numbers in your code editor. When you run the debugger, execution will pause at these breakpoints.

Can I debug multiple extensions at once?

Yes, you can debug multiple extensions by creating separate configurations in your launch.json for each extension you want to debug.