How to use custom VSCode Environment Variables

Even though you can create environment variables in your VSCode instance by using the traditional export command, having your Environment configured with custom variables can be an important time-saver, as these are not cleared when your Environment restarts (due to inactivity, maintenance, or changes in its settings)

You can configure environment variables in 3 different places:

• Project Settings : applies to the entire Project (with all its Environment)
• Environment Settings : applies to the desired Environment
• User Settings : applies to the user's VSCode instance.

As the UI is almost the same in the 3 pages, we'll illustrate the process using the Environment Settings screen

To configure custom VSCode environment variables:

• Navigate to VS Code Environment Variables inside your Environment settings. Once there, click Add

• A pop-up will appear, where you must specify Key and Value for your environment variable. Once set, click Add

• You will be sent back to your Environment settings, where you should see the newly created environment variable.
• Once there, make sure to Save Changes to your Environment

That's all! Now you can use this new persistent variable in your VSCode instance.