# Visual Studio Code

The [**Discloud VSCode Extension**](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=discloud.discloud) allows you to **deploy and manage your applications** directly from [**Visual Studio Code**](https://code.visualstudio.com/), eliminating the need to use a web dashboard or Discord bot commands.

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## 🛠️ Installing the Discloud Extension

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Open VSCode on your computer.
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Go to the Extensions Tab (`Ctrl + Shift + X`).

* In the search bar, type: **"Discloud"** then click **"Install"**.
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## 🔑 Logging into Discloud

Before deploying, you need to log into your **Discloud account.**

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Click on the **Discloud Extension Tab** in the **VSCode sidebar**.
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Click **"Submit your Discloud token"** and enter your [**Discloud API Token**](/en/faq/general-questions/how-can-i-get-my-discloud-api-token.md).

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Once logged in, your **Discloud applications** will appear inside the extension tab.
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## 🚀 Deploying Your Application

With the **VSCode Extension**, you can deploy your app in just a few clicks!

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Preparing your project.

* Ensure your project contains all required files:
  * [**`discloud.config`**](/en/configurations/discloud.config.md) (configuration file).
  * Necessary **dependencies** for your programming language (e.g., `package.json` for Node.js, `requirements.txt` for Python).
* **Check the** [**Languages Guide**](/en/development-environment/supported-languages.md) to make sure your project is properly structured.
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Uploading your application.

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## 📌 Tips & Tricks

### 📂 **Using `.discloudignore` to Exclude Files**

If you want to **exclude certain files or directories** from being uploaded, you can create a [`.discloudignore`](/en/configurations/.discloudignore.md) file in the root of your project.

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## **❓ Still need help?**

Check the [**FAQ Section**](/en/faq/where-to-get-help.md) or join our [**Discord Server**](https://discord.discloudbot.com/) for support.


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