---
title: Visual Studio Code
description: Datadog Extension for VS Code
breadcrumbs: Docs > Integrations > Visual Studio Code
---

# Visual Studio Code
Supported OS Error Tracking insights in VS Code
## Overview{% #overview %}

The [Datadog Extension for VS Code](https://docs.datadoghq.com/developers/ide_integrations/vscode/) helps you improve your software by providing code-level insights directly in the IDE, based on real-time observability data from:

- Logs
- Error Tracking
- CI Visibility
- App and API Protection
- Synthetics
- Static Analysis

## Setup{% #setup %}

### Installation{% #installation %}

From Visual Studio Code:

1. Open the **Extensions** view and search for `Datadog`. Alternatively, find the [Datadog Extension in the Microsoft Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Datadog.datadog-vscode).
1. Click **Install** to download and install the plugin in your IDE.
1. If prompted that Datadog is a third-party extension, click **Accept**.
1. Click **Restart IDE**.

### Configuration{% #configuration %}

You can find the extension settings within the IDE settings, under **Datadog**.

In the extension settings, select the Datadog services relevant to your project.

## Support{% #support %}

Need help? Contact [Datadog support](https://docs.datadoghq.com/help/) or open an [issue on GitHub](https://github.com/DataDog/datadog-for-vscode).

## Further Reading{% #further-reading %}

- [IDE (Integrated Development Environment) Plugins](https://www.datadoghq.com/product/platform/ides/)
- [Datadog Extension for VS Code & Cursor](https://docs.datadoghq.com/developers/ide_plugins/vscode/?tab=vscode)