Full compatibility with CMakePresets.json for consistent builds across different environments. Description Publisher Microsoft (formerly maintained by vector-of-bool) Extension ID ms-vscode.cmake-tools Prerequisites Requires CMake to be installed on your system PATH Best Pair Often used alongside the C/C++ Extension CMake Tools - Visual Studio Marketplace
Rich code completion and syntax highlighting for CMakeLists.txt files through built-in language services. cmake tools vsix download
Click the menu (three dots) at the top of the Extensions pane. Select Install from VSIX... from the dropdown menu. Locate and select your downloaded cmake-tools.vsix file. Restart VS Code if prompted to finalize the installation. Why Use the CMake Tools Extension? Full compatibility with CMakePresets
Once you have downloaded the .vsix file, follow these steps to install it in VS Code: cmake tools vsix download