Install the Debugger for SWF extension for Visual Studio Code

Prerequisites

The Debugger for SWF extension for Visual Studio Code has the following requirements:

• Visual Studio Code
• Java JDK 11 (or newer)

💡 Tip: OpenJDK is available to download for free from a variety of vendors, and many experts now recommend avoiding the version from Oracle. If you’re not sure which JDK vendor to choose, a good option is Temurin OpenJDK from Adoptium.net. All OpenJDK versions should be compatible, but Temurin OpenJDK is typically used when testing the vscode-as3mxml and vscode-swf-debug extensions.

Installation

Run Visual Studio Code, and follow these steps to install the Debugger for SWF extension:

1. Open the Extensions view.
2. Search for SWF.
3. In the results, find the Debugger for SWF extension by Bowler Hat LLC.
4. Click the Install button.

You may be asked to restart Visual Studio Code, and then you're ready to start debugging.