# Parallels Desktop in Software Development Recognizing the diverse needs of software developers, we've crafted a comprehensive toolkit combining powerful plugins, widely-used resources like Packer and Vagrant, and tools designed specifically for an optimal developer experience. Our open-source initiatives, from Visual Studio Code extensions to DevOps instruments, are provided free of charge. We want to foster a collaborative community by making our source code accessible on GitHub and offering a Discord server for peer support and contribution. We believe that collective effort and shared knowledge will help improve both our product and your workflow. {% hint style="warning" %} **Note**: This manual covers using Parallels Desktop Pro and Business/Enterprise Editions unless explicitly stated otherwise. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.parallels.com/landing/parallels-desktop-developers-guide/readme/parallels-desktop-in-software-development.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.