Top VSCode Extensions I Use Everyday - 2025 Edition

Bas Steins
20 Jan, 2025
- Vscode

Below is a list of some of the top Visual Studio Code extensions I use every day. These extensions help me be more productive and efficient when working on various projects. I’ve categorized them by programming language or technology to make it easier to find the ones you need.

Python

Python The official Python extension from Microsoft. It’s a must-have for any Python developer. It provides features like IntelliSense, linting, debugging, code navigation, code formatting, Jupyter notebook support, refactoring, variable explorer, test explorer, and more.

Python Docstring Generator

Python Docstring generator for Python. It generates docstrings for Python functions, classes, and modules. It supports multiple docstring formats like Google, Numpy, and reStructuredText.

Python Test Explorer

Python

Python Test Explorer is a test adapter for Visual Studio Code that discovers and runs Python tests using the Test Explorer UI. It supports test frameworks like unittest, pytest, and nose.

Python Preview

Python Python Preview is a lightweight extension that allows you to preview Python code execution results directly in Visual Studio Code. It supports Python 2 and 3.

Djaneiro

Djaneiro is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides snippets and syntax highlighting for Django templates, models, views, and forms.

JavaScript / TypeScript

Deno for Visual Studio Code

Denoland’s official extension for Visual Studio Code. It provides features like IntelliSense, linting, debugging, code navigation, formatting, and more for Deno projects.

Biome Extension for VS Code

Biome is a linting and formatting tool for JavaScript and TypeScript. It helps you write clean and consistent code by enforcing a set of rules and formatting guidelines.

Astro support for Visual Studio Code

Astro is a new static site generator that allows you to build websites using JavaScript, React, and Markdown. This extension provides support for Astro projects in Visual Studio Code.

Remix Forge

Remix Forge is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides support for Remix projects. It includes features like IntelliSense, linting, formatting, debugging, and more for Remix applications.

JavaScript and TypeScript Nightly

This extension provides the latest nightly builds of the TypeScript language server for Visual Studio Code. It allows you to try out new features and improvements before they are officially released.

JavaScript Booster

JavaScript Booster is a collection of snippets, code actions, and refactorings for JavaScript and TypeScript. It helps you write code faster and more efficiently by providing shortcuts for common tasks.

Go

Go for Visual Studio Code

The official Go extension for Visual Studio Code. It provides features like IntelliSense, debugging, code navigation, formatting, refactoring, and more for Go projects.

Golang Tools

Golang Tools is a collection of tools and utilities for Go development in Visual Studio Code. It includes features like code generation, formatting, linting, and more to help you write better Go code.

Cloud

Cloudflare Workers Extension

Cloudflare Workers Extension is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides support for Cloudflare Workers projects. It includes features like IntelliSense, linting, debugging, and more for Workers applications.