# Run Lambda in VSCode

## Open The Project

Open Visual Studio Code and open `project-one` folder.

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## "Transpile" TypeScript

Press `Shift + Command + B` and select `npm: build - function-one`

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This will run `tsc` to transpile all the typescript files under the folder.

## Run the Lambda Function

Press `shift + command + P` and select `Tasks: Run Task` and then select`npm: sam - function-one`

![](https://2414461292-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LnUvS_YxlJzd_mPvwZN%2F-Lp6Cq-a3goSzY_DJDOj%2F-Lp6DKvthz6AZXTjJ9tp%2Fvscode1003.png?alt=media\&token=8d9b7fa0-9a93-45f2-826e-9690104189cc)

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Final screenshot shows that we are able to run the lambda function from VSCode.