Adding an extension

Adding an extension to visual studio using a `VSIX` file

If you have a vsix file, you can install it by running the file.

Get the vsix file (this is the extension installer)
Run the file.
In the window that opens, confirm the installation.

Adding an extension to visual studio from Visual Studio Gallery

In Visual studio

go to Tools > Extensions and updates…
In the window that opens go to online
Select Visual Studio Gallery
You can search for an extension on the search box at the upper right corner
Select the extension you want to add
Click on download.
Once download is complete, click on the Install button on the window that opened.
In order to use the extension, you might be requested to restart visual studio