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Installation

Installation#

The extension is installed through the Visual Studio Code' Extensions window.

  • Navigate to Extensions view (View / Extensions)
  • Search for "PHP Tools"
  • Install the extension, and eventually reload your VS Code window.

phptools install vscode

After the successful installation, please activate your copy of PHP Tools to unlock premium features.

License Activation#

Premium#

Premium features are enabled for active subscribers. For more information about purchasing a license, see our purchase page.

Activation#

To activate your premium license:
1. Open the Command Palette from the View menu.
2. Search for the command PHP Tools: Activate License.
3. Enter your license key into the pop-up window and press Enter.

Enter License Key

Note: The activation process requires an Internet connection.

Free Trial#

Not ready to commit yet? Try our premium features for free!
1. Open the Command Palette.
2. Search for the command PHP Tools: Begin Free Trial.

The trial lets you explore all premium features at no cost for 30 days.

Offline installation#

Download the .vsix installation file from Visual Studio Marketplace. The installation file has to be installed using the Visual Studio Code' Command palette, using the command Extensions: Install from VSIX.

Pre-Release Installation#

PHP Tools are released in a Stable and Pre-Release version. By default, the stable version is installed. The Pre-Release versions are updated more frequently, containing the most recent fixes and new features.

php for vscode pre-release

Navigate to the Extensions view, choose PHP Tools, and click Install. In case, there is a Pre-Release version available, Install Pre-Release Version will appear.