---
title: "Sitecore for Visual Studio"
slug: "sitecore-for-visual-studio"
abstract: "Introduction to the Sitecore for Visual Studio item synchronization plugin."
---
# Sitecore for Visual Studio

The Sitecore for Visual Studio plugin acts as a graphical user interface for [Sitecore Content Serialization](https://doc.sitecore.com/xp/en/developers/100/developer-tools/sitecore-content-serialization.html "Sitecore Content Serialization").

The plugin provides:

- Visual configuration of modules and environments.
- Visual synchronization of items, including conflict handling.
- Visual configuration of automated item synchronization at build time.

> [!note]
> Sitecore for Visual Studio uses the same license as Sitecore TDS. If you do not have a Sitecore for Visual Studio and Sitecore TDS license, contact a Sitecore representative.