Export/Import VS extensions list?

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Is there an easy way to backup the installed extensions list in VS (2017), so that when I install the machine anew I can easily install my regular extensions at once?

Note: I've found this question that asks an identical question to my own, except it targets VS Code, whereas my question is about Visual Studio for Windows.

`code --list-extensions` as you shared in your question, is also working for Windows machines — Ferie, Nov 01 '18 at 11:26

Sergey Vlasov · Accepted Answer · 2019-03-26T03:29:45.543

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Roaming Extension Manager is built in Visual Studio 2017:

The Roaming Extension Manager helps you keep track of all your favorite extensions across all of your development environments. Roaming your extensions keeps track of the extensions you have installed by creating a synchronized list in the cloud.

See also https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/roaming-extension-manager-control-and-consistency-down-to-the-last-extension/

edited Mar 26 '19 at 03:29

answered Sep 16 '17 at 09:07

Sergey Vlasov

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The extension in you link is for VS 2015. If this is built-in, can you please share a link to a blog or article that shows how to use it? – Shimmy Weitzhandler Nov 04 '17 at 17:45
Please include this in your answer, for people to find this peace of info even easier. Thank you! – Shimmy Weitzhandler Nov 05 '17 at 02:37
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The github link is dead – Jon49 Mar 25 '19 at 19:40
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@Jon49 I've changed the link. – Sergey Vlasov Mar 26 '19 at 03:45
@SergeyVlasov It's dead again – NetherGranite Apr 30 '19 at 09:26
@NetherGranite Both links work for me. Though the second one is quite slow. – Sergey Vlasov Apr 30 '19 at 17:29
@SergeyVlasov Sorry, I forgot to specify which link. I meant the GitHub one in the comments. – NetherGranite May 01 '19 at 21:45
It is built in to VS2019, not sure about VS 2017. The original link is a blog post that shows there's a flyout on the left of the Extensions Dialog with your extensions from "elsewhere". If they're found on the gallery, they can be downloaded. – Eric Allen Aug 11 '21 at 18:16

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 31 '20 at 18:56

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Re-visiting this for Visual Studio 2019, you can use this extension to import/export your extensions: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MadsKristensen.ExtensionManager2019

answered Jan 31 '20 at 18:56

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Good to know, Tony. – carloswm85 Jul 01 '22 at 22:19

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