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Live Server Instant local server with auto-reload. Perfect for HTML, CSS, and JS projects. Save file → browser refreshes automatically.
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Prettier Code formatter that enforces consistency. Works with JS, TS, JSON, CSS, HTML, etc. Say goodbye to messy codebases.
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GitLens Git, but on steroids. See who changed what, when, and why. Inline blame, commit history, file insights.
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Indent Rainbow Color-codes indentation levels. Makes nested code readable at a glance. Especially useful in JS, Python, and YAML.
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JSON Crack Visualizes JSON as an interactive tree/graph. Great for APIs and large JSON responses. Understand complex data structures fast.
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ESLint Finds bugs before they break your app. Enforces best practices and coding standards. Essential for professional JavaScript projects.
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Auto Rename Tag Rename an HTML/JSX tag → closing tag updates automatically. Small extension, massive time saver.
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Path Intellisense Auto-completes file paths in imports. No more guessing folder names.
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Thunder Client Lightweight REST API client inside VS Code. Test APIs without opening Postman. Perfect for backend and full-stack devs.
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Error Lens Shows errors and warnings inline. No need to hover or check the problems tab. Instant feedback while coding.
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Code Spell Checker Catches spelling mistakes in variables and comments. Cleaner, more professional code.
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Material Icon Theme Better file and folder icons. Improves navigation and project clarity.
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