Run the Dev Setup install script safely in VS Code’s terminal
Copy/paste workflow, SmartScreen unrelated notes, verifying success, and what the script does not change on your PC.
The final wizard step shows a PowerShell or Bash script listing extension IDs. The script is plain text you control: you can read it before running, save it as a file, or edit lines. Nothing executes until you paste it into a terminal and press Enter.
Recommended workflow
- Finish extension selection and optional settings snippets in the wizard.
- Click “Copy PowerShell” or “Copy Bash” depending on your OS choice.
- In VS Code, open Terminal → New Terminal from the menu bar.
- Click inside the terminal panel, paste once, press Enter, and wait until prompts return.
- Check for lines reporting INSTALL or already installed; errors usually mention `code` not found (see the PATH guide).
What the script changes (and what it does not)
- It installs VS Code extensions via the official CLI—similar to clicking Install in the Marketplace.
- It does not modify Windows Registry beyond what VS Code itself already uses.
- It does not upload your wizard answers to smartopslab128.com; generation happened locally in the browser.
- It does not install Node, Python, Git, or compilers—you still install those separately when your projects need them.
If something looks scary
Reading unfamiliar terminal output is normal. Search for the exact error text, or open an issue on the GIF & Image Paste project tracker if the question is about this website’s documentation (we route site feedback there when no separate repo is public). Link: https://github.com/smartopslab128-ctrl/gif-image-paste/issues
Exporting profile.json
Optional JSON export is a backup of your selected extension list and snippet flags. Keep it in a private folder if you rebuild a laptop. It is not required for everyday use.