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# ide-go Installation Guide

# 1. Windows Installation Procedure

# 1.1 Download Files

Go to the Github Release Page (opens new window) and download the following two files:

  • vscode-ide-go-win32-x64.exe
  • ide-go-extensions.zip

# 1.2 Install ide-go

  • Unzip the vscode-ide-go-win32-x64.zip file and run the installer inside.
  • The icon after installation will appear as follows:
    IDE Go Installation Icon

# 1.3 Extension Installation

# List of Extension Files

After unzipping the ide-go-extensions.zip, you will see the following extensions:

├── PKief.material-icon-theme-4.28.0.vsix
├── formulahendry.code-runner-0.12.0.vsix
├── golang.Go-0.39.1.vsix
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# Install Extensions

  1. Launch ide-go.
  2. Go to Extensions.
  3. Choose ... → Install From VSIX.
  4. Select all the extensions for installation.
    Installation Guide

# Set Icon Theme

  1. Choose Material Icon Theme.
  2. Navigate to Set File Icon Theme.
  3. Select the corresponding icon.
    Icon Selection

# 1.4 Use Developer Tools to Check for Errors

Choose Developer: Toggle Developer Tools.

# 1.5 Code Testing

Ensure that you have the Go development environment installed.

Write and execute the following Go code:

package main

import (
	"fmt"
)

func main() {
	fmt.Print("hello, world\n")
}
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Code execution result:
Code Execution Result

# 2. MacOS Installation Procedure

Please refer to the above Windows installation procedure.

# 3. ide-go Extension Introduction

# Go Support

# Theme Support

← usage →