# Connect with Visual Studio Code

You can connect to your SingleStore cluster from Visual Studio Code using the SQLTools SingleStore Driver (aka "SingleStore Driver for SQLTools") extension. This driver allows you to perform the following tasks:

* Connect to your SingleStore cluster.
* Manage connections in the Database Explorer.
* Run SQL queries. You can also export query results in JSON and CSV formats.
* View tables, views, columns, functions, procedures, etc.
* Generate `INSERT` queries.
* Autocomplete SQL keywords, table and view names, column names, SingleStore built-in functions, etc.

Refer to [SingleStore Driver for SQLTools](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=singlestore.sqltools-singlestore-driver) for more information.

## Install the SQLTools SingleStore Driver Extension

To install the SQLTools SingleStore Driver in Visual Studio Code, run the following command in the Visual Studio Code Quick Open (Cmd+p/Ctrl+p):

```vs code
ext install singlestore.sqltools-singlestore-driver
```

You can also install this extension in Visual Studio Code IDE from the **Extensions** tab.

## Connect with SingleStore from Visual Studio Code

To connect to your cluster from Visual Studio Code, perform the following tasks:

1. In Visual Studio Code IDE, on the navigation pane, select **SQLTools**.

2. Under **Connections**, select **Add New Connection**.

3. On the **SQLTools Settings** tab, select the **SingleStore** database driver.

4. Under **Connection Settings**, enter the following details:

   * **Connection name** (Required): Name for this connection.
   * **Server Address** (Required): IP address or hostname of your SingleStore cluster.
   * **Port** (Required): Default is `3306`.
   * **Username** (Required): Username for your SingleStore cluster.

   To test connectivity, select **TEST CONNECTION**.

5. Select **SAVE CONNECTION**.

6. Under **Review connection details**, select **CONNECT NOW**.

You can now explore your SingleStore databases in Visual Studio Code.

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Modified at: September 26, 2025

Source: [/db/v9.1/connect-to-singlestore/connect-with-visual-studio-code/](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/connect-to-singlestore/connect-with-visual-studio-code/)

(An index of the documentation is available at /llms.txt)