| name | vscode-extension |
| display_name | VS Code Extension |
| description | Create VS Code extensions — commands, language servers, tree views, webview panels, and marketplace publishing. |
| category | Development |
| platforms | ["claude-code","api"] |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | Claude Code |
| tags | ["vscode-extension"] |
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:
- Understand the full context of your vs code extension request
- Apply best practices and conventions for Development
- Produce clean, well-structured, production-ready output
- 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
Part of the claude-skills collection — 183+ skills for Claude.
