| title | Include file |
|---|---|
| description | The setup procedure for the Azure API Center extension for Visual Studio Code. |
| services | api-center |
| ms.service | azure-api-center |
| ms.topic | include |
| ms.date | 02/19/2026 |
| ms.custom | Include file |
Set up the extension by following these steps:
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Install the Azure API Center extension for Visual Studio Code from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. Install other extensions as needed.
[!NOTE] The
[PREVIEW]notation indicates features available only in the prerelease version of the Azure API Center extension. [!INCLUDE vscode-extension-prerelease-features] -
In Visual Studio Code, in the Activity bar, select API Center:
:::image type="content" source="media/vscode-extension-setup/api-center-activity-bar.png" border="false" alt-text="Screenshot of API Center extension icon in the Visual Studio Code Activity bar.":::
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If you're not signed in to your Azure account, select Sign in to Azure, and follow the prompts to sign in.
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Select an Azure subscription with the API center (or API centers) that has the APIs you want to view. If you have multiple accounts, you can filter on specific subscriptions.