Reference typescript definitions in one file, instead of all JS files?

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I'm working on a Node JS (+Express) project in Visual Studio Code, and am wondering if there is a way to reference TypeScript definitions in one global spot, rather than having to re-reference definitions in every JS file.

I see that VSCode supports tsconfigs, but I don't think .tsconfig files have a section for that.

Generally external tools which only use tsc require that you include a reference at the top of every file. Visual Studio has a feature which does this automatically, but I'm not sure if this is included in "Code" — CodingIntrigue
– CodingIntrigue, Commented Apr 30, 2015 at 18:17

Fenton · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-13 08:05:56Z

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In some editors you can use the filesGlob property in tsconfig.json to simplify references.

For example:

"filesGlob": [
    "./scripts/*.ts",
    "!./node_modules/**/*.ts"
]

However, this will work with the TypeScript compiler only when TypeScript 2 is released (see globs):

Or you can specify individual files:

"files": [
    "./scripts/app.ts",
    "./scripts/other.d.ts"
]

edited Jan 13, 2016 at 8:05

answered Apr 30, 2015 at 18:53

Fenton

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CodingIntrigue Over a year ago

I did not know about this. I need to put this into IntelliJ right now. Thanks!

Jon Over a year ago

It appears Visual Studio Code does support a tsconfig.json file. blogs.msdn.com/b/typescript/archive/2015/04/30/…

Fenton Over a year ago

Yes - but not filesGlob yet, so you have to specify files instead.

John Papa Over a year ago

if you leave files undefined (or omit it) then all files are included. much easier if you want them all, until globs are included

russjr08 · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-30 19:48:10Z

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Okay so after a couple of restarts with Code, it seems that most of the time it will pick up the typescript definitions that you've included in other files.

I think I'll still go with Steve's answer though, as that way I can avoid having a bunch of references in my code.

answered Apr 30, 2015 at 19:48

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