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code (Get-ChildItem $Home\.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.PowerShell-*\examples)[-1]
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## Installing the Extension
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You can install the official release of the PowerShell extension by following the steps
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in the [Visual Studio Code documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery).
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In the Extensions pane, search for "PowerShell" extension and install it there. You will
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get notified automatically about any future extension updates!
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You can also install a VSIX package from our [Releases page](https://github.com/PowerShell/vscode-powershell/releases) by following the
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[Install from a VSIX](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/extensions/install-extension#_install-from-a-vsix)
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instructions. The easiest way is through the command line:
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```
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code --install-extension PowerShell-<version>.vsix
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```
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> NOTE: If you are using VS Code Insiders, the command will be `code-insiders`.
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## Reporting Problems
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If you're having trouble with the PowerShell extension, please follow these instructions

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