# Vscode Extensions

> VS Code productivity optimization with essential extensions, settings sync, profiles, keybindings, snippets, and workspace configuration

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/vscode-extensions` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/vscode-extensions`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/vscode-extensions/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/vscode-extensions

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# Vscode Extensions

## When to Use This Skill

### USE when:

- Setting up a new development environment
- Optimizing VS Code for specific languages/frameworks
- Creating consistent team configurations
- Building custom snippets and tasks
- Configuring debugging for complex applications
- Managing multiple project profiles
- Automating repetitive editor tasks
### DON'T USE when:

- Need full IDE features (use JetBrains IDEs)
- Working exclusively in terminal (use vim/neovim)
- Resource-constrained environments (use lighter editors)
- Pair programming with different editors (standardize first)

## Prerequisites

### Installation

```bash
# macOS
brew install --cask visual-studio-code

# Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo snap install code --classic
# Or download from https://code.visualstudio.com/

# Windows
winget install Microsoft.VisualStudioCode

*See sub-skills for full details.*
### CLI Extension Management

```bash
# List installed extensions
code --list-extensions

# Install extension
code --install-extension ms-python.python

# Uninstall extension
code --uninstall-extension extension-id


*See sub-skills for full details.*

## Version History

| Version | Date | Changes |
|---------|------|---------|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-01-17 | Initial release with comprehensive VS Code configuration |

## Resources

- [VS Code Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs)
- [VS Code Keybindings Reference](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/keybindings)
- [Extension Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/vscode)
- [Snippet Guide](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/userdefinedsnippets)
- [Tasks Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/tasks)
- [Debugging Guide](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/debugging)

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*This skill provides production-ready VS Code configurations for maximum developer productivity across multiple languages and frameworks.*

## Sub-Skills

- [1. Essential Extensions by Category](1-essential-extensions-by-category/SKILL.md)
- [2. Settings Configuration](2-settings-configuration/SKILL.md)
- [3. Language-Specific Settings](3-language-specific-settings/SKILL.md)
- [4. Keybindings Configuration](4-keybindings-configuration/SKILL.md)
- [5. Custom Snippets](5-custom-snippets/SKILL.md)
- [6. Workspace Configuration](6-workspace-configuration/SKILL.md)
- [7. Profile Management](7-profile-management/SKILL.md)
- [Git Workflow Integration (+1)](git-workflow-integration/SKILL.md)
- [1. Extension Management (+2)](1-extension-management/SKILL.md)
- [Common Issues](common-issues/SKILL.md)