Must-Have Core Extensions
Live Server
Launch a local development server with live reload feature for static & dynamic pages. Instant browser refresh on file save.
Install Extension40M+ downloads
Prettier
Opinionated code formatter that enforces consistent style. Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, and more.
Install Extension35M+ downloads
ESLint
Integrates ESLint into VS Code. Find and fix problems in your JavaScript code with real-time linting and auto-fix on save.
Install Extension28M+ downloads
Auto Rename Tag
Automatically rename paired HTML/XML tags. Edit opening or closing tag and the other updates automatically.
Install Extension15M+ downloads
Auto Close Tag
Automatically add HTML/XML close tag, same as Visual Studio IDE. Works with JSX, Vue, and other frameworks.
Install Extension12M+ downloads
GitLens
Supercharge Git in VS Code. Visualize code authorship, explore repo history, compare branches, and much more.
Install Extension20M+ downloads
HTML & CSS Extensions
HTML CSS Support
CSS IntelliSense for HTML. Provides CSS class name completion for the HTML class attribute based on CSS files in your workspace.
Install Extension10M+ downloads
IntelliSense for CSS
Advanced CSS IntelliSense with class and ID suggestions. Provides CSS class/ID completion for HTML based on definitions found in your workspace.
Install Extension8M+ downloads
Color Highlight
Highlight web colors in your editor. Shows color preview inline for hex, rgb, rgba, hsl, and more color formats.
Install Extension5M+ downloads
JavaScript & TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6) Code Snippets
Code snippets for JavaScript in ES6 syntax. Includes import/export, classes, arrow functions, promises, and more.
Install Extension9M+ downloads
Path Intellisense
Autocompletes filenames. Provides intelligent path completion for import statements and file references.
Install Extension12M+ downloads
Bracket Pair Colorizer 2
Colorize matching brackets. Makes it easier to identify matching brackets with colors (now built into VS Code 1.60+).
Install Extension8M+ downloads
Productivity Boosters
Indent Rainbow
Makes indentation easier to read by colorizing the indentation. Each indentation level gets a different color.
Install Extension6M+ downloads
Better Comments
Improve code commenting by categorizing annotations into alerts, queries, TODOs, highlights, and more with color coding.
Install Extension4M+ downloads
Bookmarks
Mark lines and jump to them. Perfect for navigating large files and keeping track of important code sections.
Install Extension3M+ downloads