vscode-extension-builder
CommunityTurn ideas into working VS Code extensions fast.
Authorkjgarza
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
This Skill helps developers bootstrap professional VS Code extensions from concept to runnable projects.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Structured scaffolding: Provides a clear starting point for Command Extensions, Language Features, Webview Extensions, and Extensions packaging.
- Best-practice guidance: Includes references to extension anatomy, common APIs, activation events, and publishing guidelines.
- Real-world workflow: Walks through initialization, development, testing, and packaging to ship a production-ready extension.
Quick Start
Use the vscode-extension-builder skill to scaffold a new VS Code extension. Run: npx --package yo --package generator-code -- yo code, then choose New Extension (TypeScript), fill in name/identifier/description, enable Git, and select a bundler (esbuild or webpack). Then open in VS Code and press F5 to debug, and package with vsce if ready.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: vscode-extension-builder Download link: https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude/archive/main.zip#vscode-extension-builder Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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