Download DCS
VSCode extension for laboratory setup documentation. Open .dcs.yaml data format — your lab data is never locked in.
DCS — Device Context System
v0.1.0 · VSCode Extension · ~15 MB
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux · Requires VSCode 1.85+
How to install
1
Download the file above
You'll get a file called dcs-0.1.0.vsix. Save it anywhere on your computer.
2
Open VSCode Extensions
Click the Extensions icon in the left sidebar
(looks like four squares, or press Ctrl+Shift+X).
3
Click the ⋯ menu
In the top-right of the Extensions panel, click the ⋯ button
(three dots). Select "Install from VSIX…".
4
Select the downloaded file
Find dcs-0.1.0.vsix and click Open. VSCode installs it automatically.
5
Open your lab folder
Go to File → Open Folder and select a folder where you want to store
your lab setup. DCS starts automatically.
System requirements
| VSCode | 1.85 or newer |
| Claude Code | Recommended for AI features |
| OS | Windows 10+, macOS 12+, Linux |
| Disk space | ~50 MB |
| Internet | Optional (for catalog & AI) |