VS Code Extension Guide

Complete guide to using Element Insight in Visual Studio Code

Getting Started

Quick Start
Beginner

Get up and running with Element Insight in minutes. Follow our step-by-step guide to install, configure, and run your first scan.

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Installation
Setup

Detailed installation instructions for VS Code, including dependency setup and configuration options.

Installation Guide

Features & Usage

Element Scanning

Learn how to scan web pages and extract elements using the VS Code interface. Configure scanning options and understand the results.

  • URL Configuration
  • Framework Selection (Playwright/Selenium)
  • Tag Filtering
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Export Options

Export your scanned elements in various formats including JSON, CSV, and framework-specific test automation code for Playwright and Selenium.

  • JSON Export
  • CSV Export
  • Playwright Code (Python, JS, TS, Java, C#)
  • Selenium Code (Python, Java, C#)
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Tag Selection

Configure which HTML elements to extract during scanning. Choose from form elements, interactive elements, media elements, or all elements.

  • Form Elements
  • Interactive Elements
  • Media Elements
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Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

Find solutions to common problems you might encounter while using Element Insight in VS Code.

  • Installation Problems

    Extension activation and dependency issues

  • Playwright Setup

    Browser installation and configuration

  • Dependency Issues

    Playwright installation and configuration

  • Extension Activation

    VS Code integration and binary execution

Troubleshooting Guide

Commands Reference

Available Commands

Complete reference of all Element Insight commands available in VS Code, including keyboard shortcuts and usage examples.

  • Core Commands

    Open panel, scan elements, export results

  • Installation Commands

    Install Playwright, browsers, Python dependencies

  • Diagnostic Commands

    Run diagnostics, check system status

  • Keyboard Shortcuts

    Customize shortcuts for quick access

Commands Reference

Next Steps

IntelliJ Plugin

Explore Element Insight for IntelliJ IDEA with similar features and capabilities.

IntelliJ Plugin Guide