Features

Repository & Cluster Management

Manage Git repositories and Kubernetes clusters connected to ArgoCD:

• Add Repositories (Git, Helm, OCI) with auth options
• View repository connection status
• Add Clusters from kubeconfig files
• Monitor cluster health and connectivity

Application Management

Manage ArgoCD application lifecycle from within VS Code:

• View Applications with health and sync status
• Sync, Refresh, Edit and Delete Applications
• View manifests and deployment history
• Expand resources to inspect deployed Kubernetes objects

Template Management

Create and manage reusable application configurations:

• Create Templates from YAML or existing Applications
• Organize templates with names and descriptions
• Deploy quickly from templates and export YAML
• Built-in templates for Helm, Kustomize, Directory apps

Smart YAML Detection

The extension detects ArgoCD Application and ApplicationSet resources in YAML files and surfaces quick actions:

• CodeLens integration: inline action buttons above resources (Create Application, Convert to Template, Validate YAML)
• Context menu actions in Explorer for .yaml/.yml files
• Workspace scanning to find all ArgoCD resources

Real-Time Updates

The extension provides live status updates for applications and clusters:

• Auto-refresh views at a configurable interval (default: 30s)
• Visual indicators for health and sync status
• Debug logs available via ArgoCD: Show Output