Keep Your Code Cutting-Edge: How to Update VS Code on Manjaro Linux
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a favorite among developers for its speed, flexibility, and extensive features. Keeping it updated ensures you have access to the latest improvements, performance enhancements, and security patches. This guide provides a straightforward approach to updating VS Code on Manjaro Linux using the official .tar.gz archive.
Steps:
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Download the Latest VS Code Archive:
- Head over to the official VS Code website (https://code.visualstudio.com/Download) and download the
.tar.gzarchive for Linux 64-bit. - Explanation: This downloads the compressed source code for VS Code.
- Head over to the official VS Code website (https://code.visualstudio.com/Download) and download the
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Extract the Archive:
tar -xvzf code-stable-x64-<newest version>.tar.gz- Explanation: This command extracts the contents of the downloaded archive. Replace
<newest version>with the actual version number you downloaded (e.g.,code-stable-x64-1.83.1.tar.gz).
- Explanation: This command extracts the contents of the downloaded archive. Replace
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Move VS Code to the
/optDirectory:sudo mv VSCode-linux-x64/* /opt/vscode- Explanation: We move the extracted VS Code files to the
/optdirectory, a common location for manually installed software on Linux systems. This keeps our installation organized.
- Explanation: We move the extracted VS Code files to the
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Create a Symbolic Link for Easy Access:
sudo ln -s /opt/vscode/code /usr/local/bin/vscode- Explanation: This creates a symbolic link (shortcut) named
vscodein/usr/local/bin, which is in your system’s PATH. This allows you to launch VS Code simply by typingvscodein your terminal, regardless of your current directory.
- Explanation: This creates a symbolic link (shortcut) named
Done! You have successfully updated VS Code on your Manjaro system. You can now launch it from your terminal or application launcher and enjoy the latest features.
Optional: Consider adding a desktop entry for VS Code for easier access through your application menu. You can find instructions on how to do this online.
Note: This method installs VS Code system-wide. If you prefer a user-specific installation, you can adjust the installation directory and symbolic link path accordingly.
Reference:
- Instruction from Me, but post written by Gemini 1.5 Pro