CmdPal: We need to add a .vsconfig to the template (was: Creating Custom Extension - Unable to debug/launch)
#39,114 opened on Apr 27, 2025
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Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.90.0
Installation method
PowerToys auto-update
Area(s) with issue?
Command Palette
Steps to reproduce
I'm trying to follow documentation from here to create a custom extension.
I have the Visual Studio solution open.
- I can build it.
- Clicking
Deploy Solutionunder the build menu doesn't seem to do anything - I tried running/debugging the '(unpackaged)' profile and it just builds, starts, then stops.
- I tried the same with the '(package)' profile and got:
The project doesn't know how to run the profile with name 'KAT.Command.Palette (Package)' and command 'MsixPackage'.
Am I following the right documentation? I saw the tip about:
Make sure you deploy your app! Just building your application won't update the package in the same way that deploying it will.
But, I guess I'm not tracking complete. Any guidance is appreciated.
UPDATE: Is it possible to develop in VS Code instead of VS Proper for Command Palette extensions? Haven't tried yet, but just curious. First, I just want to get one working.
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