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Query for an installed extension by using its extension identifier (ID).
Namespace: Microsoft.VisualStudio.ExtensionManager
Assembly: Microsoft.VisualStudio.ExtensionManager (in Microsoft.VisualStudio.ExtensionManager.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Function GetInstalledExtension ( _
identifier As String _
) As IInstalledExtension
IInstalledExtension GetInstalledExtension(
string identifier
)
IInstalledExtension^ GetInstalledExtension(
String^ identifier
)
abstract GetInstalledExtension :
identifier:string -> IInstalledExtension
function GetInstalledExtension(
identifier : String
) : IInstalledExtension
Parameters
- identifier
Type: System.String
The unique identifier of an extension.
Return Value
Type: Microsoft.VisualStudio.ExtensionManager.IInstalledExtension
An IExtension object that has the metadata of the queried extension.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| NotInstalledException | Thrown if an extension that has the given extension ID is not installed. |
Remarks
Although this API supports the Extension Manager infrastructure, we recommend that you do not use it because it is subject to change.
.NET Framework Security
- Full trust for the immediate caller. This member cannot be used by partially trusted code. For more information, see Using Libraries from Partially Trusted Code.