Visual Studio Code Installer and Uninstaller Scripts for 42 Linux users

This repository contains two scripts to easily install and uninstall Visual Studio Code on a Linux system. The scripts are written in zsh and automate the setup of Visual Studio Code on a custom path and the creation of a desktop entry for easy access.

Scripts

Install.sh

The Install.sh script downloads, extracts, and installs Visual Studio Code in a specific directory, sets up a desktop shortcut, and creates a command for launching it from the terminal.

What the script does:

1. Downloads the stable version of Visual Studio Code for Linux (x64) as a .tar.gz file from the official Visual Studio Code download page.
2. Extracts the downloaded archive.
3. Moves the extracted VS Code folder to /sgoinfre/students/$USER/code.
4. Cleans up by removing the .tar.gz file.
5. Creates a vscode.desktop file that acts as a shortcut for launching Visual Studio Code.
6. Copies the desktop shortcut to your desktop and the local applications folder.
7. Adds a custom code command to your .zshrc file for launching VS Code from the terminal.
8. Reloads the shell configuration to apply the changes.

Usage:

To install Visual Studio Code, simply run the following command:

./install.sh

Uninstall.sh

The uninstall.sh script removes Visual Studio Code, the desktop shortcut, and the custom terminal command created during the installation process.

What the script does:

1. Removes the Visual Studio Code directory from /sgoinfre/students/$USER/code.
2. Deletes the desktop shortcut from both the Desktop and the local applications folder.
3. Removes the custom code command from your .zshrc.
4. Reloads the shell configuration to apply the changes.

Usage:

To uninstall Visual Studio Code, simply run the following command:

./uninstall.sh

Requirements

• You must have zsh installed as your shell.
• Internet connection to download Visual Studio Code.
• Ensure you have write permissions to the /sgoinfre/students/$USER/ directory.

Notes

• The script installs Visual Studio Code in the /sgoinfre/students/$USER/code directory. You can modify the script if you wish to change the installation path.
• The script adds a code function to your .zshrc, allowing you to run Visual Studio Code using the code command.
• The desktop shortcut will be available on both your Desktop and in your applications menu.

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