title: Using the Visual Studio Code Command Palette in GitHub Codespaces
intro: >-
You can use the Command Palette feature of {% data
variables.product.prodname_vscode %} to access many commands in {% data
variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}.
versions:
fpt: '*'
ghec: '*'
type: reference
topics:
- Codespaces
- Visual Studio Code
shortTitle: VS Code Command Palette
allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true
redirect_from:
- /codespaces/codespaces-reference/using-the-command-palette-in-codespaces
- >-
/codespaces/codespaces-reference/using-the-vs-code-command-palette-in-codespaces
About the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette %}
The {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %} is one of the focal features of {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} and is available for you to use in {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}. The Command Palette allows you to access many commands for {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}. For more information on using the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}, see User Interface in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
Accessing the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}
You can access the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %} in a number of ways.
Shift+Command+P (Mac) / Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux).
Note that this command is a reserved keyboard shortcut in Firefox.
F1
From the Application Menu, click View > Command Palette.
Commands for {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}
To see all commands related to {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}, access the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}, then start typing "Codespaces".
Suspending or stopping a codespace
If you add a new secret or change the machine type, you'll have to stop and restart the codespace for it to apply your changes.
To suspend or stop your codespace's container, access the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}, then start typing "stop". Select Codespaces: Stop Current Codespace.
Adding a predefined dev container configuration
To add a predefined dev container configuration, access the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}, then start typing "add dev". Click Codespaces: Add Dev Container Configuration Files.
Rebuilding a codespace
If you add a dev container or edit any of the configuration files (devcontainer.json and Dockerfile), you'll have to rebuild your codespace for it to apply your changes.
To rebuild your container, access the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}, then start typing "rebuild". Select Codespaces: Rebuild Container.
{% data reusables.codespaces.full-rebuild-tip %}
Codespaces logs
You can use the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %} to access the codespace creation logs, or you can use it export all logs.
To retrieve the logs for {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}, access the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_command_palette_shortname %}, then start typing "export". Select Codespaces: Export Logs to export all logs related to {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} or select Codespaces: View Creation Logs to view logs related to the setup.
