Need a reliable way to perform a vsix download for Visual Studio Code? This tool is a sleek, 100% client-side web application designed for searching and downloading VS Code extensions (.vsix files) directly from the official Microsoft Marketplace.
Finding a secure and fast way to download VSIX files can be a challenge, especially in restricted environments. This project solves that by offering:
- Direct VSIX Download: Fetch any extension version (stable or pre-release) directly from the source.
- Zero Backend: Your data stays in your browser. No server, no tracking.
- Offline & Air-Gapped Support: Ideal for enterprise environments or offline machines where a direct vsix download is required for manual installation.
- Developer-First UI: A fast, Command Palette-style interface built with TailwindCSS.
- Visit the Live App.
- Search for your desired extension (e.g., Python, Prettier, GitHub Copilot).
- Select the version you need.
- Click to initiate the vsix download.
🚀 Live App: zpratikpathak.github.io/vsix-downloader 📂 GitHub Repository: zpratikpathak/vsix-downloader
- Search the entire VS Code Marketplace.
- Toggle between stable and pre-release versions.
- Entirely static - host it yourself or run it locally.
- MIT Licensed.
Created by Pratik Pathak to simplify extension management and vsix download workflows for developers everywhere.