Version 1.6.0

Install from the VS Code Marketplace.

Install Semanticus in VS Code. VS Code picks the package for your machine.

Install in VS Code

  1. In VS Code, open the Extensions view.
  2. Search for Semanticus.
  3. Choose Install, and reload VS Code when asked.

Or run this line in a terminal:

code --install-extension semanticus-vscode.semanticus-vscode

The Marketplace listing has the same Install button.

Open your first model

  1. Open the Semanticus view.
  2. Run Semanticus: Open Model.
  3. Choose a BIM file, a TMDL folder or a PBIP project.

The extension includes its engine. No separate .NET install is needed. Read what is new in 1.6.0.

Where it runs

The Marketplace gives VS Code the package for its own operating system and architecture. These platforms are supported.

Windows x64

Windows 11 x64

Windows ARM64

Windows 11 ARM64

Linux x64

Ubuntu 24.04 x64

macOS Intel

macOS Apple silicon

Check your model source

Model sourceWhere it worksLimit
BIM, TMDL and PBIPAll supported packagesMetadata offline; live data needs a query connection
Power BI DesktopWindows 11 x64Local discovery only on this platform
Local XMLA and M previewWindows 11 x64Preview does not mean full refresh
Remote XMLA and FabricSupported platformsTenant, capacity, sign-in and service permissions apply