Source Control Plug-ins

The Source Control Plug-in SDK reference section contains the complete interface specification that enables source control systems to be integrated with Visual Studio. It specifies the syntax and semantics of the various functions and data types that the source control plug-in must implement to interface with the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE).

In This Section

• Source Control Plug-in API Functions
  Lists functions that must be implemented by the source control plug-in in order to comply with the Source Control Plug-in API.

• Callback Functions Implemented by the IDE
  Describes functions that the source control plug-in uses to pass information back to the IDE while certain commands are executed.

• Enumerators
  Lists the enumerator data types in the Source Control Plug-in API that the source control plug-in must know about.

• Capability Flags
  Describes the SCC_CAP_xxx flags, which are indicate a provider's capabilities.

• Bitflags Used by Specific Commands
  Lists flags that are useful in the context of particular commands.

• Error Codes
  Lists common error values returned by functions as SCCTRN.

• Strings Used as Keys for Finding a Source Control Plug-in
  Describes keys for accessing the registry to find the source control plug-in.

• The MSSCCPRJ.SCC File
  Describes a client-side file that contains information opaque to the IDE, but that is used by the source control plug-in to locate the solution or project in version control.

• Best Practices for Implementing a Source Control Plug-in
  Provides a collection of important technical reminders to remember while you are implementing the Source Control Plug-in API.

• Restrictions on String Lengths
  Describes limitations in the Source Control Plug-in API on the lengths of strings used in various functions.

• Glossary of Terms
  Provides helpful terms and their definitions for reading the Source Control Plug-in SDK documentation.

• How to: Turn Off Compatibility Warnings for Source Control Plug-ins
  Describes how to disable warnings.

Related Sections

• Source Control Plug-in Sample
  Provides a sample of source control plug-in functionality.

• Test Guide for Source Control Plug-ins
  Describes testing procedures related to a source control plug-in.

• Creating a Source Control Plug-in
  Discusses how to create a source control plug-in that supplies source control functionality while you are using the Visual Studio source control user interface (UI).

• Visual Studio SDK Reference
  Presents a list of reference topics.