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Windows code . on Windows equivalent in Linux
Opens the current folder in VS Code when installed.
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code . on Windows
Linux equivalents
code .
code .
code .
Overview
What this command does
Opens the current folder in VS Code when installed.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Open VS Code in folder
Opens the current folder in VS Code when installed.
code .
Open VS Code in folder
code --help
Show command help when supported
man code
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
code .
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: code . on Windows
code .Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
code . | Open VS Code in folder |
code --help | Show command help when supported |
man code | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | install with apt when missing | code . |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | code . |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | code . |
Same command on this distribution. |
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