Using the Laragon Terminal in VSCode with the Laragon PATH Environment Variable

Описание: Discover how to seamlessly integrate the `Laragon` terminal in Visual Studio Code by setting up the `Laragon PATH` environment variable on Windows.
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How to Use the Laragon Terminal in VSCode with the Laragon PATH Environment Variable

If you're a developer working on PHP projects with Composer, MySQL, or Node.js, having a well-configured terminal can greatly enhance your productivity. Many developers use Laragon for local development, but integrating it with Visual Studio Code (VSCode) to use its features directly in the terminal can be a bit tricky. In this guide, we'll guide you through the steps to seamlessly set up the Laragon terminal in VSCode, ensuring you can utilize Laragon's local binaries without any hassle.

The Problem

You want to use the Laragon terminal within Visual Studio Code to access Laragon's local PHP, Composer, MySQL, Node.js, and more. The challenge lies in ensuring that the PATH environment variable is set correctly so that VSCode recognizes Laragon's binaries.

The Solution

Step 1: Access Laragon's PATH

Open Laragon: Start by launching Laragon on your Windows machine.

Manage Path: Right-click on the Laragon icon, navigate to Tools, and then select Path > Manage Path.

Step 2: Copy the Necessary Paths

Within the Path Manager, look for the section labeled --- Laragon ---.

Copy Paths: Highlight and copy everything between -- Laragon -- and the next section (often --- User ---).

User Paths: It's helpful to include three lines that start with C:\Users[YOUR_USERNAME]\AppData\ at the top of the copied text. This ensures that the Laragon versions of Composer and npm are used instead of globally installed versions.

Step 3: Format Your Paths

Single Line: Paste all the copied paths into a text editor, ensuring they are all on one line and separated by semicolons.

Double Backslashes: Remember to double all backslashes in the paths to maintain proper formatting for JSON.

Step 4: Update VSCode settings.json

Open VSCode: Next, open your project in Visual Studio Code.

Access settings.json:

Go to File Preferences Settings.

Click on the {} icon to open settings.json.

Add Terminal Configurations: Insert the following configuration lines into your settings.json:

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Replace "[PATH_TO_LARAGON]" with the actual path to your Laragon installation.

Replace "[PASTE_THE_PATHS_HERE]" with your formatted paths from the previous step.

Step 5: Set PHP Path for Validation

To ensure that PHP validation works correctly within VSCode, you may want to specify the PHP executable path:

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Example of settings.json

Here’s how a sample settings.json might look for better understanding:

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Finalizing Your Setup

Check your PATH: After setting everything up, you can verify what’s in the PATH environment variable by opening the terminal in VSCode and typing env.

Confirm Executable Paths: Use commands like which php and which composer to check which binaries your terminal recognizes.

Note

Make sure to replace placeholders like [YOUR_USERNAME] and [PATH_TO_LARAGON] with your actual username and the path where Laragon is installed on your machine. If you switch to a different version of PHP or other software, you’ll need to adjust the paths accordingly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently set up the Laragon terminal within Visual Studio Code, enabling you to utilize Laragon’s powerful development tools right from your favorite code editor.

Seal off your VSCode experience with Laragon to supercharge your local development workflow!