LocalStack Toolkit for VS Code

The LocalStack Toolkit for VS Code enables you to install, configure, and run LocalStack without leaving VS Code.

Install and configure LocalStack

The setup wizard ensures LocalStack is installed and configured for a seamless integration with AWS tools, like the AWS Toolkit VS Code extension, AWS CLI, SDKs, and CDK.

LocalStack can be installed either locally for the current user or globally for all users.

You can start using LocalStack for free by signing up for a free account or signing into an existing one. The setup wizard facilitates this process and configures your authentication token required to start LocalStack.

The LocalStack Toolkit integrates seamlessly with AWS tools like the AWS Toolkit VS Code extension, AWS CLI, SDKs, and CDK. It automatically configures a dedicated localstack AWS profile in your .aws/config and .aws/credentials files, if one is not already present.

Run LocalStack

The LocalStack button in the VS Code status bar provides an instant view of LocalStack's runtime status, such as stopped or running.

The status bar button provides access to Start and Stop LocalStack commands. The status button turns red if LocalStack is not found or misconfigured.

Viewing LocalStack logs

You can see LocalStack logs in the VS Code Output panel. Simply select LocalStack from the drop-down menu.

localstack AWS profile

Once the profile is configured you can use it from your favorite AWS tools like the AWS Toolkit VS Code extension, AWS CLI, SDKs, and CDK to deploy to and interact with LocalStack. For example, the AWS Toolkit for VS Code includes compatibility with your localstack AWS profile and the integration enables Lambda Remote Debugging on LocalStack. Check AWS Lambda with LocalStack support and LocalStack Lambda Remote Debugging for detailed information.

Changelog

Read our full changelog to learn about the latest changes in each release.

Contributing

Read our contributing guidelines to learn how you can help.

Support

LocalStack Toolkit for VS Code extension support

Please provide feedback or report an issue on the LocalStack Toolkit for VS Code by using our GitHub Issues page.

LocalStack general support

For LocalStack-related questions, feedback, and contributions, you can:

• Check our main repository: visit our get in touch section on LocalStack's GitHub for contact information and support channels.

Join our Slack Community: Connect with other developers on the official LocalStack Slack community.