How to configure VS Code to use TypeScript already installed

Question

I am getting started with TypeScript and have it installed here C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\TypeScript

When I try to run tsc VS Code gives this error:

How to configure VS Code to use one of the versions in there to compile using tsc ? Any version will do fine.

Is there no option other than re-installing using npm?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

You probably don't have tsc in your PATH. If you installed Typescript through Node locally, check this SO post: tsc is not recognized as internal or external command . Otherwise, open System Properties and go to Path Variables to set up your PATH ( instructions ).