You can import a GitHub project into Visual Studio Code by using the built-in Git functionality to clone the repository directly within the editor.
Visual Studio Code makes it simple to clone a GitHub repository and start working on the project immediately. The process involves accessing the Command Palette and using the Git Clone command.
Steps to Clone a GitHub Repository in VS Code
Follow these steps to import your GitHub project:
- Open the Command Palette: Use the key combination of Ctrl + Shift + P (or Cmd + Shift + P on macOS).
- Enter Git Clone Command: At the command palette prompt, enter gitcl and then select the Git: Clone command.
- Select Clone from GitHub: Next, select Clone from GitHub and press Enter.
- Specify Repository: When prompted for the Repository URL, select clone from GitHub, then press Enter. Visual Studio Code will then guide you through selecting the specific repository you want to clone from your GitHub account.
After completing these steps, VS Code will clone the repository to your local machine and ask you where you want to open the project, such as in the current window or a new window.
This method provides a streamlined way to get your project from GitHub into your VS Code workspace, allowing you to quickly begin coding, debugging, or contributing.
