Install a Code Editor
Set up Visual Studio Code or your preferred code editor for working with your documentation
To create and edit content, you'll need a code editor. This guide covers Visual Studio Code, but you can use any code editor or Integrated Development Environments (IDE) you prefer.
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a free, open-source code editor that will make your content writing experience easier.
Download VS Code
- Visit code.visualstudio.com
- Download the installer for your operating system:
- Windows: Download the Windows installer
- macOS: Download the macOS installer
- Linux: Download the appropriate package (.deb, .rpm, or .snap)
Install VS Code
Install VS Code by following the recommended options in the installation wizard.
Next steps
Now that you have a code editor installed, proceed to:
- Install Node.js - Required for running Mordoc
- Install Git - Recommended for version control

