Add VS Code to PATH in macOS

add-vscode-to-path.md

To add code to PATH in macOS (in order to run code from the command line) we may to open up VS Code and open the 'Command Palette' with Shift+Command+P on Mac, or Shift+Control+P on Linux. In it, enter shell command and look for the Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH option. After doing this any new shell we open should be able to run code.

Well that was of no help at all.

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Doesn't work. Period.

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I think this is what he meant to say:

• In VS Code, open the command palette using Command + Shift + P (Mac) or Command + Control + P (Linux).
• In the VS Code command palette, search/select the option that reads >Shell Command: Install 'code' command in Path
• Click it (it should say something like "successfully added code to path").

Now try opening a folder in code in your terminal using code . (if you want to open the current directory in VS Code).

If you get this error from vscode EACCES: permission denied, unlink '/usr/local/bin/code'

Run in a new shell

   sudo rm /usr/local/bin/code

Then run the Shell command from vscode again

If you get this error from vscode EACCES: permission denied, unlink '/usr/local/bin/code'

Run in a new shell

   sudo rm /usr/local/bin/code

Then run the Shell command from vscode again

I just found this issue on my Mac, this fix worked for me. Thanks!

Thank you! Works like a charm 🎉

If you get this error from vscode EACCES: permission denied, unlink '/usr/local/bin/code'

Run in a new shell

   sudo rm /usr/local/bin/code

Then run the Shell command from vscode again

That did it, tks sir

Yup it works!!! Thank you