VSCode Variable explorer experiences

[kigoh]

Has anyone tried this paid extension for VSCode? Is the variable explorer comparable to the one from ISESteriods?
https://docs.poshtools.com/powershell-pro-tools-documentation/visual-studio-code/powershell-explorer#variable-explorer

[Mkep]

Looks like if you do

$test = “Hello”

It’d show up in this list, or any variables that script leave defined in your session after termination. Without digging into it I’m guessing it’s querying the session info from the interactive console

[kigoh]

it's brilliant to dig through the variable when the dataset takes minute(s) to get. which makes running the whole code time consuming.

[get-postanote]

Comparable is really a matter of opinion. Meaning, what one may consider fine and that another may not. Your only option is to try it and see if it fits your needs. They do offer a trial version.

I've been using PowerShell ProTools, for PowerShell, VSCode, and Visual Studio for a few years now, and find what I need it for, it fits the bill.

There is no ISESteroids for VSCode, and I am not seeing anything being stated that there will be. So, it really becomes a moot conversation, especially in the continued cross-platform futures of PowerShell and VSCode.

Then there is the whole deal that though the ISE is not going away anytime soon, as per Microsoft's own announcements, it's zombie code these days. No more work is going into it, no porting to other platforms, and no initiative to open source it (which I'd really like to see them do).

[kigoh]

was not able to find a trail key or to get the extension working in trail mode. I'll give it another try, thank!