VSCode Extension Expert

A comprehensive guide for developing Visual Studio Code extensions using TypeScript/JavaScript. This skill is built directly from the official VSCode extension samples repository and covers everything from basic extension creation to advanced language features, custom editors, and publishing workflows.

🎯 Getting Started with Official Generator

The best way to create a new VS Code extension is by using the official Yeoman generator tool.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js and Git installed.

Creating a New Extension

Option 1: One-time use (recommended)

npx --package yo --package generator-code -- yo code