VS Code is more than just a code editor—it's a customizable productivity powerhouse. With the right extensions, you can write better code, debug faster, and streamline your development workflow. Here are 10 must-have VS Code extensions that every developer should install.
1. 🔍 Prettier – Code Formatter
Why use it?
Automatically formats your code to keep it clean and consistent across teams and languages.
Benefits:
- Reduces syntax-related errors
- Supports many languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, etc.)
- Enforces consistent code styling
2. 🐞 ESLint
Why use it?
A linter for JavaScript and TypeScript that helps you catch common bugs and maintain clean code.
Benefits:
- Highlights potential bugs in real-time
- Supports customizable linting rules
- Works great with Prettier
3. ⚛️ React Developer Tools (React Snippets)
Why use it?
Quickly generate common React patterns and boilerplate code.
Benefits:
- Speeds up component creation
- Increases productivity
- Great for beginners learning React
4. 🧠 GitLens
Why use it?
Enhances the built-in Git capabilities of VS Code.
Benefits:
- See who changed what, and when
- View commit history inline
- Annotates code with Git blame
5. 📦 Path Intellisense
Why use it?
Auto-completes filenames when typing file paths.
Benefits:
- Saves time while importing modules
- Reduces typos and path errors
- Works with both absolute and relative paths
6. 💻 Live Server
Why use it?
Launch a development local server with live reload.
Benefits:
- Instant preview of HTML/CSS/JS changes
- Great for front-end development
- Automatically refreshes browser on save
7. 🎨 Color Highlight
Why use it?
Highlights color codes in your CSS, SCSS, and other files.
Benefits:
- Instantly visualize color codes
- Supports hex, RGB, HSL
- Helpful for UI/UX designers and developers
8. 🧾 Markdown All in One
Why use it?
Improves your Markdown editing experience.
Benefits:
- Live preview
- Table of contents generation
- Keyboard shortcuts for headers, bold, links, etc.
9. 🔎 Bracket Pair Colorizer 2
Why use it?
Visually matches corresponding opening and closing brackets.
Benefits:
- Makes nested code easier to read
- Customizable colors
- Helpful in complex files
10. 🌐 Thunder Client
Why use it?
Lightweight and fast REST API client built into VS Code.
Benefits:
- Great alternative to Postman
- Clean and simple UI
- Perfect for testing APIs without leaving VS Code
🧰 Final Thoughts
These extensions can transform your VS Code setup into a powerful development environment. Choose the ones that match your workflow, and don’t forget to explore other community-created tools.
💡 Pro Tip: Use Workspaces to organize extensions based on different project types (e.g., front-end vs back-end).
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