September 16th, 2025
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πŸš€ Introducing the New VS Code Extension for Azure Cosmos DB

Sajeetharan Sinnathurai
Principal Program Manager

We’re excited to share that the Azure Databases extension for Visual Studio Code is now officially rebranded as the Azure Cosmos DB extension!

🎯 Why the Change?

This rebranding is part of our effort to provide dedicated, streamlined tooling for each Azure database service. Similar to our extensions for MongoDB and PostgreSQL, the new Cosmos DB extension is now focused exclusively on Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, giving you a faster, simpler, and more optimized developer experience.

✨ What’s in for Azure Cosmos DB for NOSQL?

πŸ’‘Good news: If you’re already using Cosmos DB NoSQL, you don’t need to do anything. The extension will update automatically, and your workflows will continue without interruption.

πŸ—„οΈ What About Other Databases?

If you’re working with other Azure databases which were supported earlier through this extension such as Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB RU/vCore and Azure PostgreSQL, don’t worry dedicated extensions are available:
  • PostgreSQL: Azure PostgreSQL extension – PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code is the essential extension for working with PostgreSQL databases – locally or in the cloud. Connect, query, build, and chat with your databases with ease, including seamless Entra authentication for Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
  • DocumentDB: New DocumentDB extension – DocumentDB for VS Code helps you browse, manage, and query DocumentDB and MongoDB databases across any cloud, hybrid, or local environment.
    • ℹ️ If you previously used the Azure Databases extension to interact with MongoDB (RU) or MongoDB (vCore) resources, you’ll experience an automatic transition. You’ll be prompted to install the new DocumentDB extension for Visual Studio Code. Your saved connections will be migrated. There is no interruption to your workflows.

πŸ“’ Stay Informed

We’ll continue to keep you updated through:

πŸš€ Final Notes

This rebranding is just the beginning. It sets the stage for Cosmos DB NoSQL-specific tooling that’s smarter, faster, and more aligned with your development needs.
We’re excited about what’s coming nextβ€”and we can’t wait to see what you build with Azure Cosmos DB!

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☁️About Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed and serverless NoSQL and vector database for modern app development, including AI applications. With its SLA-backed speed and availability as well as instant dynamic scalability, it is ideal for real-time NoSQL and MongoDB applications that require high performance and distributed computing over massive volumes of NoSQL and vector data.
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Sajeetharan Sinnathurai
Principal Program Manager

Principal Product Manager passionate about empowering developers with exceptional tools and experiences. Currently part of the Azure Cosmos DB team, driving developer-focused features like JavaScript SDK, integrations, and tooling for local development etc. Interested in web development or cloud? Let’s connect!

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