vscode-extension

Create VS Code extensions — commands, language servers, tree views, webview panels, and marketplace publishing.

5 stars

Best use case

vscode-extension is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Create VS Code extensions — commands, language servers, tree views, webview panels, and marketplace publishing.

Teams using vscode-extension should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/vscode-extension/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/inbharatai/claude-skills/main/skills/vscode-extension/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/vscode-extension/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How vscode-extension Compares

Feature / Agentvscode-extensionStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Create VS Code extensions — commands, language servers, tree views, webview panels, and marketplace publishing.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# VS Code Extension

## Overview

Create VS Code extensions — commands, language servers, tree views, webview panels, and marketplace publishing.

## When to Use This Skill

Use **VS Code Extension** when you need to:

- Work with vs code extension tasks in your project or workflow
- Automate vs code extension operations at scale
- Generate production-quality vs code extension output quickly

## Instructions

When this skill is active, Claude will:

1. Understand the full context of your vs code extension request
2. Apply best practices and conventions for Development
3. Produce clean, well-structured, production-ready output
4. Explain key decisions and offer alternatives where relevant

## Examples

### Example 1 — Basic Usage

**User:** Help me get started with vs code extension.

**Claude:** I'll walk you through the essential steps for vs code extension in your context...

### Example 2 — Advanced Usage

**User:** I need a production-ready vs code extension setup with full error handling.

**Claude:** Here's a complete, production-hardened vs code extension implementation...

## Guidelines

- Always validate inputs before processing
- Follow the conventions of the target platform or language
- Prefer explicit over implicit — clarity beats cleverness
- Include comments for non-obvious logic
- Suggest tests or validation steps where appropriate

## Dependencies

Required: typescript, vscode-api

## Platforms

Available on: claude-code, api

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*Part of the [claude-skills](https://github.com/inbharatai/claude-skills) collection — 183+ skills for Claude.*

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