What is a .VSIX file?
VSIX is a Visual Studio or VS Code extension package. Created by Microsoft.
- Did you know
- VSIX bundles an extension for installation into Visual Studio or VS Code.
- A VSIX follows the Open Packaging Conventions, carrying a manifest and a [Content_Types].xml file alongside the extension’s binaries.
- Under the hood a .VSIX file is really a ZIP archive - rename it to .zip and you can browse the files inside.
- What Analyser reads
- Read software packages and Unix archive streams: Python wheels, NuGet, Chrome/Firefox/VS Code extensions, Electron ASAR, Windows APPX/MSIX, Debian (DEB), RPM, RubyGems, conda, Anki, Microsoft CAB, cpio and ar - showing name, version, dependencies and the file tree.
- Depth of analysis
- .VSIX is an identification-grade format: Analyser recognises it from its bytes and decodes the header metadata it carries, rather than opening it in a full viewer. Formats that do get a full viewer are marked "Full" on the formats page.
- Open a .VSIX file
- Drag a .VSIX file onto the Analyser home page (or tap to pick one). It is identified entirely in your browser - nothing is uploaded, there is no account, and it works offline once installed.