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Version: 1.11 (Beta)

Code Editor Settings

Godot Launcher supports Visual Studio Code and VSCodium. Use Settings > Code Editors to make either editor available to projects and choose the default for new projects.

Godot Launcher does not install either code editor. Install it separately, then return to this tab to set it up.

Code Editors settings showing Visual Studio Code and VSCodium availableCode Editors settings showing Visual Studio Code and VSCodium available

Make an editor available​

Each editor card shows whether the launcher can use it:

  • Available means the launcher found the editor. Its location appears on the card.
  • Enabled means you can choose the editor for a project.
  • Default code editor is marked with a filled star and is preselected for new projects.

Godot Launcher checks common installation locations automatically. Select Rescan after you install, move, or update an editor.

If the editor is not found, see Troubleshooting.

Choose the default for new projects​

Select the star on an enabled, available editor to make it the default. The Create Project drawer then preselects it.

If only one editor is available, the launcher can preselect it even when you have not set a default. You can still choose another editor or None while creating a project.

Existing projects keep their current code editor.

Enable or disable an editor​

Use the toggle on an editor card to show or hide it as a choice for new and imported projects.

Disabling an editor removes it from new choices. Projects that already use it keep their current choice and can continue to use it while it is installed.

Use a custom executable path​

Select Edit on an enabled editor card to open its settings.

Choose a custom path when you want to use an installation outside the usual locations. Select the editor's executable or application bundle.

Visual Studio Code integration with a custom executable path and overridden launch argumentsVisual Studio Code integration with a custom executable path and overridden launch arguments

Select Use automatic detection to clear the custom path and let the launcher find the editor again.

Override launch arguments​

The Launch arguments field controls how Godot opens a file in the code editor. The built-in defaults work for most users.

Advanced overrides can use these Godot placeholders:

  • {project} - project path.
  • {file} - file path.
  • {line} - line number.
  • {col} - column number.

An empty value is a valid override. Select Reset to default to restore the editor's built-in arguments, then select Save.

For unavailable editors, launch warnings, and project setup recovery, see Troubleshooting.