# coder open vscode

Open a workspace in VS Code Desktop

## Usage [#usage]

```console
coder open vscode [flags] <workspace> [<directory in workspace>]
```

## Options [#options]

### --generate-token [#--generate-token]

|             |                                                    |
| ----------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Type        | <code>bool</code>                                  |
| Environment | <code>$CODER\_OPEN\_VSCODE\_GENERATE\_TOKEN</code> |

Generate an auth token and include it in the vscode:// URI. This is for automagical configuration of VS Code Desktop and not needed if already configured. This flag does not need to be specified when running this command on a local machine unless automatic open fails.