Where is the launch.json file in VS Code?

Question

The launch.json file should be inside the .vscode folder but it is not present there.

How to get this file so that I can modify the configurations?

Answer 1

As described in the Launch Configurations section of the VS Code docs:

VS Code keeps debugging configuration information in a launch.json file located in a .vscode folder in your workspace (project root folder) or in your user settings or workspace settings.

To create a launch.json file, click the create a launch.json file link in the Run start view.

As of VS Code 1.56:

Once that's created, it should now be available under your workspace's .vscode folder.

Answer 2

Click on the debug side bar to open the debugging options. Then either the cog icon at the top, or the create a launch.json file link below the big blue button. If the launch.json file is present, it will open it otherwise it will generate one.