qBraid and VS Code

The qBraid VS Code Extension Pack brings together a curated set of extensions designed to streamline quantum software development, device access, and environment management—all within the familiar Visual Studio Code interface. This pack is available for both local installations and as part of qBraid’s custom, cloud-hosted VS Code deployment.

Extension Packs

The extension pack includes:

  • Quantum Console: Manage quantum jobs, devices, and providers like qBraid, and IBM directly from VS Code.
  • Environment Manager: Easily switch between and manage Python environments, essential for quantum software development.

VS Code Deployment

qBraid offers a custom deployment of Visual Studio Code, accessible via code.qbraid.com, which provides:

  • Pre-installed Quantum Extensions: All core qBraid extensions and dependencies are ready to use—no setup required.
  • Cloud-based Development: Access your development environment from anywhere, with persistent storage and scalable compute resources.
  • Integrated Authentication: Secure access to qBraid and IBM Quantum services, with easy API key management.
  • Consistent Experience: Enjoy the same interface and features whether working locally or in the cloud.

Local & Cloud Flexibility

The qBraid extension pack can be installed in your local VS Code or used directly within the custom cloud deployment. This ensures a consistent, powerful quantum development experience—no matter where you work.

Explore the following pages for detailed guides on each of our extensions and deployment features, including screenshots and step-by-step usage instructions.

qBraid and VS Code

The qBraid VS Code Extension Pack brings together a curated set of extensions designed to streamline quantum software development, device access, and environment management—all within the familiar Visual Studio Code interface. This pack is available for both local installations and as part of qBraid’s custom, cloud-hosted VS Code deployment.

Extension Packs

The extension pack includes:

  • Quantum Console: Manage quantum jobs, devices, and providers like qBraid, and IBM directly from VS Code.
  • Environment Manager: Easily switch between and manage Python environments, essential for quantum software development.

VS Code Deployment

qBraid offers a custom deployment of Visual Studio Code, accessible via code.qbraid.com, which provides:

  • Pre-installed Quantum Extensions: All core qBraid extensions and dependencies are ready to use—no setup required.
  • Cloud-based Development: Access your development environment from anywhere, with persistent storage and scalable compute resources.
  • Integrated Authentication: Secure access to qBraid and IBM Quantum services, with easy API key management.
  • Consistent Experience: Enjoy the same interface and features whether working locally or in the cloud.

Local & Cloud Flexibility

The qBraid extension pack can be installed in your local VS Code or used directly within the custom cloud deployment. This ensures a consistent, powerful quantum development experience—no matter where you work.

Explore the following pages for detailed guides on each of our extensions and deployment features, including screenshots and step-by-step usage instructions.