Much easier - open VS Code, find whatever you need, right click, choose download. Drag and drop resulting .vsix file in the extension tab of Cursor. Done. Answer from LoKSET on reddit.com
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Cursor
forum.cursor.com › bug reports
How do I install this VS Code extension? - Bug Reports - Cursor - Community Forum
March 6, 2025 - I have tried but I can’t find the vsix format and I copied and pasted from VSCode the folder and that didn’t work either.
Discussions

How do I install this VS Code extension?
Hey, you can find and install this extension directly in Cursor. To do this, go to the Extensions tab, Cmd/Ctrl + shift + X. More on forum.cursor.com
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January 21, 2025
Install extension by vsix
Installing extensions in ssh remote is too slow,and sometimes failed. Can I install extensions by .vsix file? More on forum.cursor.com
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How can I install VS Code extension manually? - Stack Overflow
3- Find the folder where extensions are installed. On windows, it is in: C:\Users\USER_NAME\.vscode\extensions. On Linux, it is ib ~/.vscode/extensions. 4- Copy and transfer the extensions to the target offline computer, in the extensions folder. ... The below screenshot shows all the extensions that I transferred to have the python extension available on the target computer: ... The previously mentioned ways do not seem to be relevant in the cursor... More on stackoverflow.com
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[Question] VSCode Extension Not Appearing in Cursor Marketplace Despite Being Live on VSC Marketplace
I've developed an extension for VSC and it's not showing up in the cursor marketplace. The currently deployed extension looks fine in the VSC marketplace. but when I search for it in the ex... More on github.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/cursor › how to install vs code extensions not available in cursor
r/cursor on Reddit: How to Install VS Code Extensions Not Available in Cursor
July 9, 2025 -
  1. Go to https://open-vsx.org/

  2. Find extension

  3. Download .vsix file

  4. Open Cursor terminal

  5. Navigate to directory where .vsix file located

  6. Type in terminalcursor --install-extension <extension-file-name.vsix>

Example:

cursor --install-extension Codeium.codeium-1.48.2.vsix
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GitHub
gist.github.com › kigster › fcf644441be8f5d9e1c5434ca9f1723a
Import VSCode Extensions into Cursor via CLI · GitHub
Import VSCode Extensions into Cursor via CLI · Raw · cursor-extension-importer.sh · This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
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Cursor
forum.cursor.com › bug reports
How do I install this VS Code extension? - #2 by deanrie - Bug Reports - Cursor - Community Forum
January 21, 2025 - Hey, you can find and install this extension directly in Cursor. To do this, go to the Extensions tab, Cmd/Ctrl + shift + X.
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Mehmet Baykar
mehmetbaykar.com › posts › how-to-install-vscode-extension-from-your-custom-or-local-repo
How to Install VsCode Extension from your custom or local repo | Mehmet Baykar
May 24, 2025 - Cursor does not always display the ⋯ menu. Instead: Use the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P) and run Extensions: Install from VSIX
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OpenAI Help Center
help.openai.com › en › articles › 10128592-how-to-install-the-work-with-apps-visual-studio-code-extension
How to install the Work with Apps Visual Studio Code extension | OpenAI Help Center
(Note: The extension also works with VSCode Insiders, VSCodium, Cursor, and Windsurf.) For most VSCode forks, install the “openai.chatgpt” extension from the marketplace
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DEVCLASS
devclass.com › home › development › vs code extension marketplace wars: cursor users hit roadblocks
VS Code extension marketplace wars: Cursor users hit roadblocks • DEVCLASS
April 8, 2025 - That said, the Open VSX marketplace has many fewer extensions and lower usage than Microsoft’s marketplace. Anysphere’s Cursor nevertheless provides access to VS Code marketplace extensions including Microsoft’s C/C++ extension and the C# DevKit, from within the Cursor IDE, as well as a setup option to import extensions from a VS Code installation.
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GitHub
github.com › cursor › cursor › issues › 2461
[Question] VSCode Extension Not Appearing in Cursor Marketplace Despite Being Live on VSC Marketplace · Issue #2461 · cursor/cursor
December 7, 2024 - I've developed an extension for VSC and it's not showing up in the cursor marketplace. The currently deployed extension looks fine in the VSC marketplace. but when I search for it in the ex...
Published   Dec 07, 2024
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GitHub
github.com › cursor › cursor › issues › 1602
Extensions under Cursor IDE are not up to date with VSCode's Extension Marketplace. · Issue #1602 · cursor/cursor
August 7, 2024 - The attached photo above forced me to install the up-to-date rust-analyzer manually (https://www.cursor.com/how-to-install-extension). I hope Cursor can be up to date with the versions real-time.
Published   Aug 07, 2024
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Cursor
docs.cursor.com › guides › migration › vscode
Cursor – VS Code
Import VS Code settings and extensions with one click
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GitHub
github.com › Helixform › CodeCursor
GitHub - Helixform/CodeCursor: An extension for using Cursor in Visual Studio Code.
You can write, edit, and chat about your code with it. At this time, Cursor is only provided as a dedicated app, and the team currently has no plans to develop extensions for other editors or IDEs.
Starred by 1.8K users
Forked by 95 users
Languages   TypeScript 39.8% | Rust 39.9% | CSS 18.8% | JavaScript 1.5%
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Medium
medium.com › getpieces › using-pieces-for-vs-code-as-a-cursor-extension-2e3b26dbad7d
Using Pieces for VS Code as a Cursor Extension | by Pieces 🌟 | Pieces for Developers | Medium
September 24, 2024 - Click Install to add it to your setup. Make sure that Pieces OS is running on your machine, as this enables you to interact with your saved assets and access the Pieces Copilot features. ... The combination of Cursor and the Pieces for VS Code extension offers a powerful toolkit for developers.
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YouTube
youtube.com › watch
Cursor Import VSCode extensions Manually - YouTube
If you're like me you've realized there are tones of extensions on the VS Code marketplace you don't have access in the Cursor IDE environment. If you're t...
Published   March 3, 2025
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YouTube
youtube.com › the local lab
Cursor Editor Tutorial | Download and Installation With VSCode - YouTube
Master the power of AI coding with our Cursor AI Editor tutorial! Learn how to quickly download and install Cursor with VS Code to create a chatbot in minute...
Published   September 24, 2024
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