# Tooling

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## [Where does Julia in VS Code specify startup shell commands if not within startup.jl?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/where-does-julia-in-vs-code-specify-startup-shell-commands-if-not-within-startup-jl/89791)

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**Author:** [@alex-s-gardner](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/alex-s-gardner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 12:10pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/where-does-julia-in-vs-code-specify-startup-shell-commands-if-not-within-startup-jl/89791 "2022-11-07T12:10:58Z")

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For some reason when the Julia REPL starts within VSCode when I hit shift-enter on my first line of Julia code a = 1 contained within a .jl file I get: source /Users/gardnera/tools/miniconda3/bin/activate julia\> urce /U…

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## [VS Code 1.7.1.2 and Plots.jl not working](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/vs-code-1-7-1-2-and-plots-jl-not-working/87960)

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**Author:** [@dleather](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/dleather)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/vs-code-1-7-1-2-and-plots-jl-not-working/87960 "2022-11-03T19:47:36Z")

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I have Julia 1.8.1 installed, and the August 2022 update (1.7.2) of VS Code; the latest at the time of writing. Loading the REPL from the command line, the follow code works: using Pkg; Pkg.add(“Plots”); using Plots; …

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## [Plots package not working in Pluto using Windows 11](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/plots-package-not-working-in-pluto-using-windows-11/89709)

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**Author:** [@RayleighLord](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/RayleighLord)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/plots-package-not-working-in-pluto-using-windows-11/89709 "2022-11-03T14:13:50Z")

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I wanted to try some of my notebooks on Windows 11 and I found that the Plots.jl package is not able to produce any of the plots I have. This is the code I want to run in Pluto using Plots plot(\[1, 2, 3\], \[1, 2, 3\]) an…

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## [Is there an updated guide to host interactive Pluto notebooks online?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/is-there-an-updated-guide-to-host-interactive-pluto-notebooks-online/89653)

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**Author:** [@RayleighLord](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/RayleighLord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/is-there-an-updated-guide-to-host-interactive-pluto-notebooks-online/89653 "2022-11-02T10:43:41Z")

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I am very interested in the possibility to host Pluto notebooks online with the interactive capabilities of the different sliders. However, I have not found a recent guide that uses the PlutoSliderServer package to achie…

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## [HPC Workflow with VS remote extension](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/hpc-workflow-with-vs-remote-extension/78657)

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**Author:** [@jmair](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/jmair)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/hpc-workflow-with-vs-remote-extension/78657 "2022-11-01T16:34:14Z")

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Hi all, I would like to hear from people about their workflow in VS code while working with a HPC. In my experience, I use VS code (with remote extension) to be able to edit my code. I share my code via Git (and GitHub)…

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## [Odd stacktrace in vscode jupyter](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/odd-stacktrace-in-vscode-jupyter/70742)

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**Author:** [@Andrea\_Pagnani](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Andrea_Pagnani)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/odd-stacktrace-in-vscode-jupyter/70742 "2022-10-31T11:11:51Z")

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Dear all I just realized an annoying feature in the stacktraces of the VScode jupyter notebook interface (VS Code Version: 1.61.2, julia version 1.6.3, on Mac OS X BigSur 11.6). I am using the Julia VS Code Extension (…

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## [Logger local variable context](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/logger-local-variable-context/87828)

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**Author:** [@efficiencynuts](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/efficiencynuts)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/logger-local-variable-context/87828 "2022-10-30T17:40:12Z")

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I want to have a custom logger that will log certain local variables if available. I can’t seem to make the logger see the local variables. Normally I could do: @info gs\_tester to get an output like Info: gs\_tester="…

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## [Notification when cell is re-run by the user?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/notification-when-cell-is-re-run-by-the-user/89414)

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**Author:** [@ssfrr](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/ssfrr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/notification-when-cell-is-re-run-by-the-user/89414 "2022-10-30T02:11:19Z")

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I’m playing around a bit with Pluto and web-audio. Right now I’m just creating an oscillator with the frequency controlled by a slider. The code I have to do this is: htl""" \<script id="osctest"\> const div = this == nul…

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## [Real time animations with Makie in Pluto](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/real-time-animations-with-makie-in-pluto/63684)

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**Author:** [@GHRALIMA](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/GHRALIMA)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/real-time-animations-with-makie-in-pluto/63684 "2022-10-29T14:11:51Z")

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Is there any way to create a real time animation using Makie in Pluto Notebooks? What I’m doing right now is creating the animation and recording it as video file, then inside the same Pluto cell, I load the file using …

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## [Can VSCode linter only analyze the open file not all files in folder?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-vscode-linter-only-analyze-the-open-file-not-all-files-in-folder/89485)

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**Author:** [@greatpet](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/greatpet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-vscode-linter-only-analyze-the-open-file-not-all-files-in-folder/89485 "2022-10-29T09:53:57Z")

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I have dozens of Julia scripts in a folder opened in VSCode. After some private package changes, many of them are broken and are flagged by VSCode as having problems in the Explorer (the left pane that lists files). Can …

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## [Can VSCode linter warn undefined functions?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-vscode-linter-warn-undefined-functions/89329)

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**Author:** [@greatpet](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/greatpet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-vscode-linter-warn-undefined-functions/89329 "2022-10-28T17:07:44Z")

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If my mouse hovers above a function call, VSCode usually tells me information about the function, i.e. the arguments that should be supplied. If the function doesn’t exist, VSCode will tell me nothing, so VSCode is aware…

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## [IJulia, WGLMakie, and JupyterLab: No output](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ijulia-wglmakie-and-jupyterlab-no-output/70467)

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**Author:** [@Ludovic\_Dumoulin](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Ludovic_Dumoulin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ijulia-wglmakie-and-jupyterlab-no-output/70467 "2022-10-27T21:45:32Z")

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Hello, I am using IJulia and WGLMakie, and I’d like to make interactive plot. Unfortunately when I run this code in a cell, there is no output… Nz = 100 Nt = 10 ρ\_t = rand(Nz, Nt) using Makie: Slider using WGLMakie WG…

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## [After using VS Code debugger (compiled mode), error message of Optimization.jl appeared for a previously working code](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/after-using-vs-code-debugger-compiled-mode-error-message-of-optimization-jl-appeared-for-a-previously-working-code/89374)

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**Author:** [@tlyim](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/tlyim)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/after-using-vs-code-debugger-compiled-mode-error-message-of-optimization-jl-appeared-for-a-previously-working-code/89374 "2022-10-27T14:12:56Z")

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I have a working Julia code, which was converted from a working Matlab code. There were some minor differences in the results. I wanted to confirm whether they were due to an imperfect conversion of Matlab’s fmincon func…

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## [IncorrectCallArgs warning when using outerjoin() in VSCode linter](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/incorrectcallargs-warning-when-using-outerjoin-in-vscode-linter/89341)

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**Author:** [@rock](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/rock)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/incorrectcallargs-warning-when-using-outerjoin-in-vscode-linter/89341 "2022-10-27T09:29:38Z")

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In VS Code, I am getting a warning whenever I use outerjoin() on two DataFrames. For example, I get an error using the following example from the documentation: name = DataFrame(ID=\[1, 2, 3\], Name=\["John Doe", "Jane Doe…

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## [How to avoid prefixing module names when using Symbol on struct type in Pluto notebooks?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-avoid-prefixing-module-names-when-using-symbol-on-struct-type-in-pluto-notebooks/89227)

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**Author:** [@liuyxpp](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/liuyxpp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-avoid-prefixing-module-names-when-using-symbol-on-struct-type-in-pluto-notebooks/89227 "2022-10-25T15:50:33Z")

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Say there is a type Baz in package Foo’s internal module Bar, Foo.Bar.Baz. Baz is exported by Foo. When I do Symbol in REPL, I have julia\> using Foo julia\> Symbol(Baz) :Baz But when I do the same in Pluto notebook, I h…

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## [VSCode... Jypyter notebooks & ClipChamp](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/vscode-jypyter-notebooks-clipchamp/89241)

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**Author:** [@BLI](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/BLI)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/vscode-jypyter-notebooks-clipchamp/89241 "2022-10-25T15:28:36Z")

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With the latest update of Windows 11, ClipChamp (free MS video editor) is part of Microsoft 365. ClipChamp seems to interact with VSCode and the Jupyter notebook plug-in: Any idea of what is going on?

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## [VSCode: How to move the cursor in the REPL by clicking?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/vscode-how-to-move-the-cursor-in-the-repl-by-clicking/52102)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Barmann](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Michael_Barmann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 7:55am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/vscode-how-to-move-the-cursor-in-the-repl-by-clicking/52102 "2022-10-23T07:55:19Z")

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Hello, I am brand new to Julia and also the VSCode IDE. I noticed that when typing a line of code into the REPL, I can’t navigate the cursor by clicking with my mouse. I’m only able to do this with the left and right arr…

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## [Are Julia Artifacts only for tarballs?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/are-julia-artifacts-only-for-tarballs/89039)

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**Author:** [@moe\_kayali](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/moe_kayali)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/are-julia-artifacts-only-for-tarballs/89039 "2022-10-21T23:06:52Z")

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Hello! I am wondering if I can use Artifact.toml to automatically download static resources I’m using in my Julia package. The catch is that these are (uncompressed) binary files. Here is an minimal example: \[openflight…

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## [Package manager always downgrades specific package for no reason](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/package-manager-always-downgrades-specific-package-for-no-reason/89018)

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**Author:** [@tom-plaa](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/tom-plaa)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/package-manager-always-downgrades-specific-package-for-no-reason/89018 "2022-10-21T11:19:14Z")

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I recently updated to 1.8.2, but I think this was also happening previously. I have a package without any dependency forcing it to a lower version, but whenever I run update, the package manager proceeds to downgrade it…

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## [Using sysimages in CI?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/using-sysimages-in-ci/89021)

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**Author:** [@Krastanov](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Krastanov)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/using-sysimages-in-ci/89021 "2022-10-20T20:46:00Z")

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I have a test suite that, when executed on Github Actions takes 15ish minutes to precompile all dependencies and other TTFX tasks and then only 3ish minutes to actually run the tests. Is there a way to have a sysimage t…

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## [Some documentation missing in VS Code?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/some-documentation-missing-in-vs-code/88980)

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**Author:** [@chadagreene](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/chadagreene)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/some-documentation-missing-in-vs-code/88980 "2022-10-19T19:19:21Z")

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I ran into this issue today: When I search for methods in the VS Code Documentation menu for Julia, I get a clear description of methods. But when I search for methodswith, I get “No results found.” The online documen…

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## [Two Julia instances](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/two-julia-instances/88963)

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**Author:** [@Rohan\_Rajagopal](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Rohan_Rajagopal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/two-julia-instances/88963 "2022-10-19T12:49:14Z")

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Good day, Whenever I open VS Code and connect it to Julia REPL, it seems that VS Code opens two Julia instances is this how it works general. Please see the following snapshot from the Activity Monitor. Thanks very muc…

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## [Language server - missing references](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/language-server-missing-references/88936)

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**Author:** [@Kruxigt](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Kruxigt)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/language-server-missing-references/88936 "2022-10-19T12:30:53Z")

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Hello! I’m trying to use the Helix editor with the Julia LanguageServer. The call to the language server looks like: julia --startup-file=yes --history-file=no --quiet -e using LanguageServer; runserver() Now, the …

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## [Managing package dependencies while developing](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/managing-package-dependencies-while-developing/88899)

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**Author:** [@ettersi](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/ettersi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/managing-package-dependencies-while-developing/88899 "2022-10-19T01:54:14Z")

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I’m working on a PR for Documenter and would like to locally build its documentation. So I activate Documenter.jl/docs/Project.toml, type \] dev .. to make sure my newest version of Documenter is used, and run \] instant…

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## [How to make changes/develop a package in the StdLib?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-make-changes-develop-a-package-in-the-stdlib/88906)

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**Author:** [@habemus-papadum](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/habemus-papadum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-to-make-changes-develop-a-package-in-the-stdlib/88906 "2022-10-18T11:58:17Z")

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Hello, I want to add function to Downloads.jl (to allow overriding the default Downloader). Downloads.jl is in the stdlib/default sysimage, and I am not sure what the best development flow is for making changes and test…

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## [Only 50% of Cores/Threads available through VS Code](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/only-50-of-cores-threads-available-through-vs-code/87990)

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**Author:** [@TimKnab](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/TimKnab)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/only-50-of-cores-threads-available-through-vs-code/87990 "2022-10-17T11:18:39Z")

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I have a 6 Core MacBook Pro running Ventura (OS X 13) and when I launch Julia directly from the command line I have access to all 12 CPU threads for multithreading. When I launch Julia in VS Code, I can only get up to 6 …

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## [Julia 1.8.2:could not download https://pkg.julialang.org/registries](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-1-8-2-could-not-download-https-pkg-julialang-org-registries/88832)

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**Author:** [@walterlee](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/walterlee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-1-8-2-could-not-download-https-pkg-julialang-org-registries/88832 "2022-10-17T08:52:19Z")

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Hi there, I am new to Julia and I need help below please. I am new user hence I can put 2 links in a post. Warning: could not download https://pkg.julialang.org/registries exception = Could not resolve host: pkg.julia…

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## [Artifact-specific packages](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/artifact-specific-packages/88803)

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**Author:** [@Gregstrq](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Gregstrq)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/artifact-specific-packages/88803 "2022-10-16T21:02:55Z")

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I want to bundle together with my package a “.jld2” file with a DataFrame. This DataFrame is provided as an alternative option: it is not loaded by default, however, I am going to supplement the package with a function,…

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## [Julia extension crashes in User mode](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-extension-crashes-in-user-mode/88652)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Soderlind](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Paul_Soderlind)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-extension-crashes-in-user-mode/88652 "2022-10-15T11:03:28Z")

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but works well in “Admin” mode. Typically happens with Plots/GR. Any ideas? (Windows 64, Julia 1.8.2, VS code 1.72.1, Julia extension 1.37.2.)

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## [Can’t make VSCode aware of a local package](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-t-make-vscode-aware-of-a-local-package/86808)

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**Author:** [@senhalil](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/senhalil)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-t-make-vscode-aware-of-a-local-package/86808 "2022-10-14T17:53:02Z")

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If I do as follows, VSCode works as expected – i.e., I can click and go to definition of an exported function from my script and the files defining these functions are parsed correctly, etc. – however, this is not ideal …

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