VS²Sync - Open in Other IDE

Seamlessly switch between VS Code and Visual Studio while keeping your current file and cursor position synchronized.

Features

• Cross-IDE File Opening: Open the current file in Visual Studio from VS Code with a single click
• Cursor Position Sync: Maintains line and column position when switching IDEs
• Workspace Matching: Automatically finds the matching Visual Studio instance with the same solution open
• Multiple Instance Support: Handles multiple IDE instances gracefully
• Window Focus: Automatically brings Visual Studio to the foreground

Usage

Open Current File in Visual Studio

1. Open a file in your workspace
2. Use one of these methods:
   • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+V, then S
   • Context Menu: Right-click on the editor tab and select "Open in Visual Studio"
   • Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P and type "Open in Visual Studio"

Requirements

• VS Code: 1.74.0 or later
• Visual Studio: 2022 or 2026 with the VS²Sync Visual Studio extension installed
• Both IDEs must have the same workspace/solution/folder open

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• vs2sync.ipcPort: Base port for IPC communication (default: 52342)
• vs2sync.timeout: Timeout in milliseconds for IPC operations (default: 5000)

Troubleshooting

No Visual Studio Instance Found

1. Ensure the VS²Sync extension is installed in Visual Studio
2. Verify Visual Studio has the same folder/solution open
3. Check that no firewall is blocking local TCP connections on ports 52342-52442

Connection Timeout

1. Increase the timeout setting: vs2sync.timeout
2. Check for antivirus software that might be blocking connections

Related Extensions

• VS²Sync for Visual Studio - The companion extension for Visual Studio

Links

• GitHub Repository
• Report Issues
• Changelog

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.