vscode-extensions-1-essential-extensions-by-category
Sub-skill of vscode-extensions: 1. Essential Extensions by Category.
Best use case
vscode-extensions-1-essential-extensions-by-category is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Sub-skill of vscode-extensions: 1. Essential Extensions by Category.
Teams using vscode-extensions-1-essential-extensions-by-category 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/1-essential-extensions-by-category/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How vscode-extensions-1-essential-extensions-by-category Compares
| Feature / Agent | vscode-extensions-1-essential-extensions-by-category | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Sub-skill of vscode-extensions: 1. Essential Extensions by Category.
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
# 1. Essential Extensions by Category
## 1. Essential Extensions by Category
```bash
# Create extensions installation script
cat > install-extensions.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
# ABOUTME: Install curated VS Code extensions by category
# ABOUTME: Run with category argument: ./install-extensions.sh python
install_base() {
# Core productivity
code --install-extension esbenp.prettier-vscode
code --install-extension dbaeumer.vscode-eslint
code --install-extension editorconfig.editorconfig
code --install-extension streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker
code --install-extension usernamehw.errorlens
code --install-extension gruntfuggly.todo-tree
code --install-extension aaron-bond.better-comments
code --install-extension christian-kohler.path-intellisense
# Git
code --install-extension eamodio.gitlens
code --install-extension mhutchie.git-graph
# Theme and icons
code --install-extension pkief.material-icon-theme
code --install-extension github.github-vscode-theme
}
install_python() {
code --install-extension ms-python.python
code --install-extension ms-python.vscode-pylance
code --install-extension ms-python.black-formatter
code --install-extension charliermarsh.ruff
code --install-extension ms-python.debugpy
code --install-extension njpwerner.autodocstring
code --install-extension littlefoxteam.vscode-python-test-adapter
}
install_javascript() {
code --install-extension esbenp.prettier-vscode
code --install-extension dbaeumer.vscode-eslint
code --install-extension dsznajder.es7-react-js-snippets
code --install-extension bradlc.vscode-tailwindcss
code --install-extension prisma.prisma
code --install-extension wallabyjs.quokka-vscode
}
install_typescript() {
install_javascript
code --install-extension ms-vscode.vscode-typescript-next
code --install-extension pmneo.tsimporter
code --install-extension stringham.move-ts
}
install_rust() {
code --install-extension rust-lang.rust-analyzer
code --install-extension serayuzgur.crates
code --install-extension tamasfe.even-better-toml
code --install-extension vadimcn.vscode-lldb
}
install_go() {
code --install-extension golang.go
code --install-extension zxh404.vscode-proto3
}
install_docker() {
code --install-extension ms-azuretools.vscode-docker
code --install-extension ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers
code --install-extension ms-kubernetes-tools.vscode-kubernetes-tools
code --install-extension redhat.vscode-yaml
}
install_web() {
code --install-extension ritwickdey.liveserver
code --install-extension formulahendry.auto-rename-tag
code --install-extension pranaygp.vscode-css-peek
code --install-extension zignd.html-css-class-completion
code --install-extension ecmel.vscode-html-css
}
install_data() {
code --install-extension ms-toolsai.jupyter
code --install-extension mechatroner.rainbow-csv
code --install-extension randomfractalsinc.vscode-data-preview
code --install-extension mtxr.sqltools
code --install-extension cweijan.vscode-database-client2
}
install_remote() {
code --install-extension ms-vscode-remote.remote-ssh
code --install-extension ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers
code --install-extension ms-vscode-remote.remote-wsl
code --install-extension ms-vscode.remote-explorer
}
install_ai() {
code --install-extension github.copilot
code --install-extension github.copilot-chat
code --install-extension continue.continue
}
# Main
case "$1" in
base) install_base ;;
python) install_base && install_python ;;
javascript|js) install_base && install_javascript ;;
typescript|ts) install_base && install_typescript ;;
rust) install_base && install_rust ;;
go) install_base && install_go ;;
docker) install_base && install_docker ;;
web) install_base && install_web ;;
data) install_base && install_data ;;
remote) install_remote ;;
ai) install_ai ;;
all) install_base && install_python && install_typescript && install_docker && install_remote ;;
*)
echo "Usage: $0 {base|python|javascript|typescript|rust|go|docker|web|data|remote|ai|all}"
exit 1
;;
esac
echo "Extensions installed successfully!"
EOF
chmod +x install-extensions.sh
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