How do I fix the following phpcs error in Visual Studio Code?

Question

I am new to VS code. I am trying to work with PHP, but I keep getting this notification.

phpcs: Request workspace/configuration failed with message:unable to locate phpcs. please add phpcs to your global path or use composer dependency manager to install it in your project locally.

Intellisense doesn't work for PHP too. I am using a Windows system. I tried to download and install Composer, but I am still getting the problem as shown in the screenshot.

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I have some extensions installed which are visible in the screenshot, but the issue persists.

Vent

Did you install phpcs, if so how – Pooh

yes i installed the recommended php extension pack but the msg is again the same – Vent

Answer 1

The easiest way is to use composer to install phpcs globally and symlink the binary into your path;

Assuming you have composer installed and are using osx or linux (if not, follow instructions from here: composer) then install phpcs globally: open your terminal and type:

composer global require "squizlabs/php_codesniffer=*"

You will then need to make sure phpcs is in your path. The easiest way is to symlink into /usr/local/bin. open your terminal and type:

sudo ln -s ~/.composer/vendor/bin/phpcs /usr/local/bin/phpcs

Treehopper

how do i enter these values sir. i mentioned that i am a new user i cant handel it that easy plz guide me – Vent

i am using a windows system and downloaded the composer as you mentioned and installed it but the message is same – Vent

Hi, that wasnt in the original question, but the same applies (albeit with different commands) unfortunately Im not a windows user, so dont know where composer installs by default on those systems and dont know how to alter the path in the windows terminal – Treehopper

thanks a lot sir for your cooperation and time you have given me to resolve the issue i apologize for not mentioning clearly the issue. – Vent

i can simply make a request that you plz do a favour and search that for me as i am a new beginner of VS code as well as coding and a net user it is difficult for me to find the appropriate solution – Vent

i have modified the original question with a new complete picture please look at that and then plz check it – Vent