docs: add useful extensions for managing settings/extensions

docs/extensions-compatibility.md

@@ -9,9 +9,8 @@
   - [C/C++](#cc)
   - [Python](#python)
   - [Remote](#remote)
-- [Beyond](#beyond)
 
-## Incompatibility
+## <a id="incompatibility"></a>Incompatibility
 
 Most MS extensions are limited to run on only MS products by their license and by running additional checks in their proprietary code.
 
@@ -25,24 +24,20 @@ Most MS extensions are limited to run on only MS products by their license and b
 - [Remote - SSH: Editing Configuration Files](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-ssh-edit)
 - [Remote - WSL](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-wsl)
 
-## Replacements
+##<a id="replacements"></a>Replacements
 
 The following extensions are functional replacements for incompatible extensions:
 
-### C/C++
+### <a id="cc"></a>C/C++
 
 - [clangd](https://open-vsx.org/extension/llvm-vs-code-extensions/vscode-clangd)
 
-### Python
+### <a id="python"></a>Python
 
 - [BasedPyright](https://open-vsx.org/extension/detachhead/basedpyright)
 
-### Remote
+### <a id="remote"></a>Remote
 
 - [Open Remote - SSH](https://open-vsx.org/extension/jeanp413/open-remote-ssh)
 > SSH server must be configured with the setting `AllowTcpForwarding yes`.
 - [Open Remote - WSL](https://open-vsx.org/extension/jeanp413/open-remote-wsl)
-
-## Beyond
-
-[VSIX Manager](https://github.com/zokugun/vscode-vsix-manager) allows you to be able install extensions from multiple sources.

docs/extensions.md

@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@
 - [Visual Studio Marketplace](#visual-studio-marketplace)
 - [Proprietary Debugging Tools](#proprietary-debugging-tools)
 - [Proprietary Extensions](#proprietary-extensions)
+- [Using the "VSIX Manager" Extension](#vsix-manager)
 - [Extensions compatibility](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions-compatibility.md)
 
-
 ## <a id="marketplace"></a>Marketplace
 
 Being a vscode based editor, VSCodium gets additional features by installing Visual Studio Code extensions.
@@ -106,3 +106,31 @@ Like the debuggers mentioned above, some extensions you may find in the marketpl
 ```
 
 In some cases, the above change won't help because the extension is hard-coded to only work with the official Visual Studio Code product.
+
+## <a id="vsix-manager"></a>Using the "VSIX Manager" Extension
+
+The [**VSIX Manager**](https://github.com/zokugun/vscode-vsix-manager) extension provides a powerful and user-friendly interface for managing `.vsix` files directly within VSCodium. Its author is the main maintainer of VSCodium ;)
+
+It is particularly beneficial for:
+- **Support for Multiple Marketplaces**: Seamlessly install and manage extensions from several marketplaces at the same time, allowing access to a broader range of extensions.
+- **Local Files**: Manage a collection of `.vsix` files stored locally.
+- **GitHub/Forgejo Release**: Install the extension directly from its GitHub/Forgejo release pages.
+- **Fallback Options**
+
+### <a id="use-cases"></a>Use Cases
+
+- Developers working offline can easily manage `.vsix` files.
+- Teams can distribute specific versions of extensions across systems.
+- Enterprises with restricted environments can maintain control over installed extensions.
+- Users can connect to multiple marketplaces and access a wider range of extensions or switch seamlessly between them.
+
+### <a id="marketplace-support"></a>Marketplace Support
+
+The **VSIX Manager** extension supports managing extensions from several marketplaces simultaneously. This feature enables:
+- **Access to Diverse Extensions**: Install extensions from different sources like Open VSX or private repositories.
+- **Fallback Options**: Ensure extension availability even if one marketplace is temporarily inaccessible.
+- **Enterprise Flexibility**: Use private or self-hosted marketplaces alongside public ones to meet security and compliance requirements.
+- **Custom Configurations**: Prioritize specific marketplaces for particular needs while keeping access to others.
+
+## [Extensions compatibility](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions-compatibility.md)
+

docs/index.md

@@ -23,9 +23,11 @@
   - [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions.md#visual-studio-marketplace)
   - [Proprietary Debugging Tools](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions.md#proprietary-debugging-tools)
   - [Proprietary Extensions](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions.md#proprietary-extensions)
+  - [Using the "VSIX Manager" Extension](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions.md#vsix-manager)
   - [Extensions compatibility](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/extensions-compatibility.md)
 - [Migration](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/migration.md)
-  - [Migrating from Visual Studio Code to VSCodium](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/migration.md#migrating)
+  - [Manual Migration from Visual Studio Code to VSCodium](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/migration.md#manual-migration)
+  - [Semi-Automatic Migration with Sync Settings Extension](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/migration.md#semi-automatic-migration)
 - [Usage](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/usage.md)
   - [Sign in with GitHub](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/usage.md#signin-github)
   - [Accounts authentication](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/accounts-authentication.md)

docs/migration.md

@@ -4,11 +4,12 @@
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
-- [Migrating from Visual Studio Code to VSCodium](#migrating)
+- [Manual Migration from Visual Studio Code to VSCodium](#manual-migration)
+- [Semi-Automatic Migration with Sync Settings Extension](#semi-automatic-migration)
 
-## <a id="migrating"></a>Migrating from Visual Studio Code to VSCodium
+## <a id="manual-migration"></a>Manual Migration from Visual Studio Code to VSCodium
 
-VSCodium (and a freshly cloned copy of vscode built from source) stores its extension files in `~/.vscode-oss`. So if you currently have Visual Studio Code installed, your extensions won't automatically populate. You can reinstall your extensions from the Marketplace in VSCodium, or copy the `extensions` from `~/.vscode/extensions` to `~/.vscode-oss/extensions`.
+VSCodium (and a freshly cloned copy of vscode built from source) stores its extension files in `~/.vscode-oss`. So if you currently have Visual Studio Code installed, your extensions won't automatically populate. You can copy the `extensions` from `~/.vscode/extensions` to `~/.vscode-oss/extensions`.
 
 Visual Studio Code stores its `keybindings.json` and `settings.json` file in these locations:
 
@@ -24,6 +25,30 @@ You can copy these files to the VSCodium user settings folder:
 
 To copy your settings manually:
 
-- In Visual Studio Code, go to Settings (Command+, if on a Mac)
+- In Visual Studio Code, go to Settings (`Meta+,`)
 - Click the three dots `...` and choose 'Open settings.json'
 - Copy the contents of settings.json into the same place in VSCodium
+
+## <a id="semi-automatic-migration"></a>Semi-Automatic Migration with Sync Settings Extension
+
+The [**Sync Settings**](https://github.com/zokugun/vscode-sync-settings) extension can simplify the migration process by enabling synchronization of settings, keybindings, extensions, and more between Visual Studio Code and VSCodium. Its author is the main maintainer of VSCodium ;)
+
+The extension is available in the Visual Studio Marketplace, OpenVSX or directly in its GitHub repository.
+
+### Steps:
+
+1. Install the **Sync Settings** extension in both Visual Studio Code and VSCodium.
+2. Configure the extension on both Visual Studio Code and VSCodium:
+  - Open Command Palette (`Meta+Shift+P`).
+  - Search for `Sync Settings: Open the repository settings` and execute the command.
+  - Configure the repository
+3. Export your current settings from Visual Studio Code:
+  - Open Command Palette (`Meta+Shift+P`).
+  - Search for `Sync Settings: Upload (user -> repository)` and execute the command.
+4. Import the settings into VSCodium:
+  - I recommend the setting `"syncSettings.openOutputOnActivity": true,`.
+  - Open Command Palette (`Meta+Shift+P`).
+  - Search for `Sync Settings: Download (repository -> user)` and execute the command.
+  - Wait for all the extensions to be downloaded and installed (follow logs in the `Output` panel) before restarting VSCodium.
+
+This method ensures that all supported configurations are seamlessly transferred.