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C++ extension settings reference
The C++ extension settings are highly configurable. This article explains the schema for the c_cpp_properties.json file. For general information about settings in VS Code, refer to Configure settings, as well as the Variables reference and Default VS Code Settings.
Looking to get started with configuring your C++ project? Begin with configure Intellisense.
Example of variables
The following JSON snippet is an example configuration for c_cpp_properties.json. You only need to include relevant variables in your JSON file, and any missing fields are filled in with their default values by the C++ extension.
C_Cpp.default.systemIncludePath : string[]This setting allows you to specify the system include path separately from the include path. However, the selected system include path that the C++ extension receives from the compiler is not passed to the IntelliSense process. This is only used in rare scenarios since it overwrites the standard compiler behavior, for example, if your compiler is not supported. Instead, use the setting compilerArgs and using the -isystem flag to specify system headers, which is a better solution in most scenarios.