PSRule-vscode/README.md

PSRule

Validate infrastructure as code (IaC) and DevOps repositories using the PSRule PowerShell module. PSRule is powerful, feature rich, and highly customizable to meet your needs.

This extension is available in two release channels:

Channel	Description	Version/ downloads
Preview	More frequent releases but more likely to contain bugs.
Stable (coming soon)	Less frequent releases, with more user testing, experimental features are disabled.

Features

IntelliSense

• Adds IntelliSense and validation support for configuring options and resources.
  • Workspace options — use IntelliSense to configure options for the workspace.
    • Type or trigger IntelliSense with Ctrl+Space from ps-rule.yaml.
  • Create resources — define baselines and selectors by using pre-built snippets and IntelliSense.

• Adds snippets for defining new rules.
  • Define rules with snippets and IntelliSense support.
    • Trigger IntelliSense by typing rule in a .Rule.ps1 file. IntelliSense can also be triggered by using the shortcut Ctrl+Space.

• Adds snippets for creating markdown documentation.
  • Quick documentation — create rule documentation to provide rule recommendations and examples.
    • Trigger IntelliSense by typing rule in a .md file. IntelliSense can also be triggered by using the shortcut Ctrl+Space.

Support

This project uses GitHub Issues to track bugs and feature requests. Please search the existing issues before filing new issues to avoid duplicates.

• For new issues, file your bug or feature request as a new issue.
• For help, discussion, and support questions about using this project, join or start a discussion.

Support for this project/ product is limited to the resources listed above.

Installing PSRule module

PSRule is available from the PowerShell Gallery and is required for this extension to work.

To install the module use the following command from a PowerShell prompt.

Install-Module -Name PSRule -Scope CurrentUser;

Installing the extension

You can install the latest release of the extension by following the steps in the Visual Studio Code documentation. In the Extensions pane, search for PSRule extension and install it there. You will get notified automatically about any future extension updates.

code --install-extension bewhite.psrule-vscode-preview

NOTE: If you are using VS Code Insiders, the command will be code-insiders.

Contributing

This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. If you are ready to contribute, please visit the contribution guide.

Code of Conduct

This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact opencode@microsoft.com with any additional questions or comments.

Maintainers

• Bernie White

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.