## Introduction

[tldraw](https://tldraw.com) is a very good whiteboard for the web. This extension will let you use tldraw inside of VS Code, using offline `.tldr` files. Create drawings, diagrams, or visual documentation, and then commit the files alongside your code!

![A screenshot of tldraw in VS Code](https://assets.tldraw.xyz/uploads/6Jnp8CCAr7gn2To06NF8r-vscode-screenshot.png)

## Usage

- To create a new tldraw file, use the provided command: "tldraw: New tldraw File".

![A recording of opening tldraw in VS Code](https://assets.tldraw.xyz/uploads/vx7dEFbx2oURPB3vw8x0E-vscode-recording.gif)

- To view an existing tldraw file, open a file with the `.tldr` extension in VS Code.

> **Tip:** The `.tldr` files you create with this extension can also be opened in the tldraw [web app](https://tldraw.com). You can also use this extension to open `.tldr` files saved from the web app.

## Contribution

Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md). Found a bug? Please [submit an issue](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/issues/new).

## License

The tldraw source code and its distributions are provided under the [tldraw license](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/blob/master/LICENSE.md). This license does not permit commercial use. To purchase a commercial license or learn more, please fill out [this form](https://forms.gle/PmS4wNzngnbD3fb89).

## Trademarks

Copyright (c) 2023-present tldraw Inc. The tldraw name and logo are trademarks of tldraw. Please see our [trademark guidelines](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/blob/main/TRADEMARKS.md) for info on acceptable usage.

## Contact

Find us on Twitter/X at [@tldraw](https://twitter.com/tldraw).

## Community

Have questions, comments or feedback? [Join our discord](https://discord.gg/rhsyWMUJxd) or [start a discussion](https://github.com/tldraw/tldraw/discussions/new). For the latest news and release notes, check out our [Substack](https://tldraw.substack.com/).