From 2162ee3645dc3396bdd19d76c17ca003fc2e6a8d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Browning <106113886+sabrowning1@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:26:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] [EDI] Managing CodeQL query packs and library packs (#59677) Co-authored-by: Copilot Autofix powered by AI <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../managing-codeql-packs.md | 32 ++++--------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/code-security/how-tos/scan-code-for-vulnerabilities/scan-from-vs-code/managing-codeql-packs.md b/content/code-security/how-tos/scan-code-for-vulnerabilities/scan-from-vs-code/managing-codeql-packs.md index c21c795626be..c4081ea6841f 100644 --- a/content/code-security/how-tos/scan-code-for-vulnerabilities/scan-from-vs-code/managing-codeql-packs.md +++ b/content/code-security/how-tos/scan-code-for-vulnerabilities/scan-from-vs-code/managing-codeql-packs.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ topics: - Code Security - Code scanning - CodeQL -intro: You can view, write, and edit {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query and library packs in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} using the {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} extension. +intro: Download and install dependencies for your {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query and library packs in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} using the {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} extension. allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true redirect_from: - /code-security/codeql-for-vs-code/working-with-codeql-packs-in-visual-studio-code @@ -17,48 +17,30 @@ redirect_from: contentType: how-tos --- -## Benefits of using the {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} extension for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} to work with packs - -With the {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} extension, you can: - -* Write {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query packs without needing to check out the standard libraries in your workspace. - -* Install dependencies for {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query packs inside your {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} workspace. - -* Download {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query packs. - -* View a {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query pack and all of its dependencies. +## Downloading {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query packs -For more information about creating and editing {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query and library packs, see [AUTOTITLE](/code-security/codeql-cli/using-the-advanced-functionality-of-the-codeql-cli/creating-and-working-with-codeql-packs). +1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, open the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %} and run **{% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}: Download Packs**. +1. You can download all the core query packs, or enter the full name of a specific pack to download. You can download query packs created by other users. ## Installing dependencies for {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query packs 1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, open the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %} and run **{% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}: Install Pack Dependencies**. - 1. Select the packs that you want to install dependencies for. -## Downloading {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query packs - -1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, open the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %} and run **{% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %}: Download Packs**. - -1. You can download all the core query packs, or enter the full name of a specific pack to download. You can download query packs created by other users. - ## Viewing a {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} query pack and its dependencies 1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, open the `qlpack.yml` file in the root of any {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} pack directory. - 1. In the `dependencies` section of the `qlpack.yml` file, you'll see what libraries the pack depends on. -1. Optionally, you can use {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}'s Intellisense features. For example, if you hover over an element from a library depended on by the pack, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} will resolve it so you can see documentation about the element. +1. Optionally, you can use {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}'s IntelliSense features. For example, if you hover over an element from a library depended on by the pack, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} will resolve it so you can see documentation about the element. 1. To view the full definition of an element of a query, you can right-click and select **Go to Definition**. * If the library pack is present within the same {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} workspace, this will take you to the definition within the workspace. - * Otherwise, you will see the definition stored in your package cache, where downloaded dependencies are saved. The package cache is a shared location that is stored in your home directory by default. -## Working with {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} model packs +## Next steps {% data reusables.code-scanning.beta-model-packs %} -{% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} model packs can be used to expand {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} analysis to include dependencies that are not supported by default. The {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} extension for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} includes a dedicated editor for creating and editing model packs. For information on using the model editor, see [AUTOTITLE](/code-security/codeql-for-vs-code/using-the-advanced-functionality-of-the-codeql-for-vs-code-extension/using-the-codeql-model-editor). +{% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} model packs can be used to expand {% data variables.product.prodname_code_scanning %} analysis to include dependencies that are not supported by default. The {% data variables.product.prodname_codeql %} extension for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} includes a dedicated editor for creating and editing model packs. See [AUTOTITLE](/code-security/codeql-for-vs-code/using-the-advanced-functionality-of-the-codeql-for-vs-code-extension/using-the-codeql-model-editor).