Click the Extensions icon on the left sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X ). Search: Type "Salesforce Extension Pack" .

If installed correctly, you will see a version number (e.g., @salesforce/cli/2.x.x ).

The Salesforce CLI is the core engine that handles communication between your computer and your Salesforce orgs.

Official Download Page (Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux).

To effectively manage Salesforce development, you need both the and the Salesforce Extension Pack for Visual Studio Code. While often searched interchangeably, they are two separate but interdependent tools. The Quick Answer: Download Links

Click the green Install button on the pack. This installs essential tools for Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and more. Install Visual Studio Code - Salesforce Developers