Overview

With Qt Extension for VS Code, you can develop widget-based and Qt Quick applications for the desktop and web.

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You can install Qt extension packs and individual extensions depending on what kind of applications you develop.

C++ development

With the Qt C++ extension pack, you can:

  • Use Qt in your CMake project by selecting a generated Qt kit
  • Get syntax highlighting and code completion for Qt-specific file formats
  • Design Qt widgets-based UIs with Qt Widgets Designer
  • Build Qt projects with CMake
  • Debug Qt's C++ types
  • Read Qt Documentation

Qt Quick development

With the Qt Qml extension, you can:

Web development

With the Qt for WebAssembly extension pack, you can:

  • Use Qt in your CMake project by selecting a generated Qt kit
  • Get syntax highlighting and code completion for Qt-specific file formats
  • Build Qt projects with CMake
  • Debug Qt for WebAssembly code
  • Read Qt documentation

See also Installation.

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