Extension not activating after auto update of VSC

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So, came in this morning, fired up VSC, and it looks like it updated to 1.108.0. When the Torizon stuff started to activate, I got:

[01-14 07:23:42.325] Activating Torizon IDE …

[01-14 07:23:42.325] Torizon IDE version :: 3.2.180

[01-14 07:23:42.830] ERROR :: Could not activate Torizon IDE extension :: TorizonCore Builder extension is not up to date. Please update the extension from VSCode Marketplace.

Both the TorizonCore Builder and Torizon IDE Extensions are installed (and have been running nicely for a long while).

I don’t really want to uninstall/install as I’ve had some troubles with that in the past. Unless that’s the only way out…

Thanks!

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Hi, I’m the Toradex AI Assistant.

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Based on the error message you’re receiving, this appears to be a compatibility issue between the Torizon IDE Extension (version 3.2.180) and the TorizonCore Builder extension after VS Code updated to 1.108.0(1).

Solution Steps

1. Update TorizonCore Builder Extension

First, try updating the TorizonCore Builder extension through the VS Code Marketplace:

  • Open VS Code Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X)
  • Search for “TorizonCore Builder”
  • Click “Update” if available

2. Check Extension Dependencies

The documentation warns about having deprecated IDE extensions installed(2). If you have the deprecated IDE Extension, please uninstall it before proceeding with the next steps(2).

3. Restart VS Code

After updating, completely restart VS Code to ensure the extensions initialize properly.

4. Verify Installation

Check that both extensions are properly activated by looking for the Torizon icon in the left menu bar(2).

Alternative Approach

If the update doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to temporarily disable and re-enable both extensions:

  1. Disable both Torizon IDE Extension and TorizonCore Builder
  2. Restart VS Code
  3. Re-enable both extensions
  4. Restart VS Code again

Troubleshooting Resources

If you continue experiencing issues, the troubleshooting documentation provides additional guidance for extension-related problems(1). You can also check the internal VS Code logs by opening the command palette and selecting “Developer: Toggle Developer Tools” to view console logs for more detailed error information(1).

The extension should handle dependency installation automatically during first activation, including prompting for your sudo password if needed(2).

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Well, the torizoncore builder extension seemed to update itself (says updated 2 minutes ago), and things started working. It still says “This extension is no longer available on the Extension Marketplace”, but whatever, things work now.

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Great to hear everything is working now! (1)

Understanding the “No Longer Available” Message

The message “This extension is no longer available on the Extension Marketplace” that you’re seeing is likely related to how VS Code handles extension updates and marketplace availability (1). Even though it shows this message, the extension can still function normally if it’s already installed and updated properly (1).

Current Torizon Extension Architecture

The Torizon development environment has evolved significantly with the Torizon VS Code Extension v2 (2). This redesigned extension provides:

  • Open source project templates for containerized applications (2)
  • Remote development capabilities with automated build, deploy, and debug workflows (2)
  • CI/CD Pipeline integration with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI (2)
  • TorizonCore Builder integration for OS customization (2)

Extension Functionality

Since your extensions are working properly, you should have access to all the core development features including:

  • Project templates for various programming languages (3)
  • Automated container building and deployment (3)
  • Remote debugging capabilities (3)
  • Integration with TorizonCore Builder for OS customization (1)

The fact that the TorizonCore Builder extension updated automatically and resolved the compatibility issue shows the system is functioning as intended (1).

Recommendation

As long as your development workflow is functioning correctly, you can continue using the extensions as normal. The marketplace message doesn’t affect the extension’s functionality (1).

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