JVM Tools for VS Code

This is the very first preview release of JVM Tools for VS Code.

Features

1. List running JVMs with jps.
2. Starts jconsole on the selected JVM.

Requirements

You must have a JDK installed.

Extension Settings

No settings at this stage.

Known Issues

Not really.

Release Notes

See CHANGELOG for details.

Roadmap

What else will this extension eventually do?

1. Get snapshot of JVM status
2. Start debugging selected JVM
3. Start/Stop/Dump JDK Flight Recorder
4. Perform a Thread Dump
5. Start/Stop recording GC log

Useful resources

• https://dzone.com/articles/turning-gc-logging-runtime

Start JFR

java -XX:StartFlightRecording=duration=30s,settings=profile,filename=leak.jfr MemoryLeak

jcmd 1 JFR.start duration=30s settings=profile filename=path/filename.jfr

Contributing

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This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact opencode@microsoft.com with any additional questions or comments.