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How to setup Linux Native VS Code on WSL2 Ubuntu

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How to setup Linux Native VS Code on WSL2 Ubuntu

Install VS Code with Snap

ref : https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/linux

1. Install X-Server for GUI Rendering

   • Configurations
     • Configure Launch Setting
       1. Windows Firewall & network protection -> Allow VcXsrv on Domain / Public / Private checked
       2. Launch VcXsrv with "Disable access control" checked
     • Configure ~/.bashrc

       echo "export DISPLAY='$(cat /etc/resolv.conf | grep nameserver | awk '{print $2}'):0'" >> ~/.bashrc
       echo "export LIBGL_ALWAYS_INDIRECT=1" >> ~/.bashrc

2. Install Snap for VS Code Installation

   • Prerequisites
     1. Install ubuntu-wsl2-systemd-script to enable systemd

3. Install VS Code

   sudo snap install --classic code # or code-insiders

Run VS Code

snap run code
# and type y <Enter> to pass the prompt

If you run code command with out snap run, it'll be launch The Windows Native VS Code.

Using Settings Sync (Built in VS Code)

ref : https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/settings-sync

1. Install GNOME Keyring for Settings Sync

   • Configurations
     • Configure ~/.bashrc

       echo "eval $(/usr/bin/gnome-keyring-daemon --start --components=gpg,pkcs11,secrets,ssh)" >> ~/.bashrc
       echo "export SSH_AUTH_SOCK" >> ~/.bashrc
       echo "dbus-update-activation-environment --systemd DISPLAY" >> ~/.bashrc

   • Optional
     • If you want to use GUI-Tool, install seahorse too

2. Install Firefox for Settings Sync

   • Configurations
     • Make sure to default web browser

~/.bashrc