Vscode Extension Builder
This tool streamlines VS Code extension development by automating build processes and packaging, saving developers time and ensuring consistent deployments.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add vscode-extension-builder npx -- -y @trustedskills/vscode-extension-builder
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"vscode-extension-builder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/vscode-extension-builder"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to discover, install, and configure Visual Studio Code extensions directly within their environment. It streamlines the development workflow by allowing agents to expand editor functionality without manual intervention from a human developer.
When to use it
- An agent needs to add a specific linter or formatter (e.g., Prettier) to ensure code quality standards are met during a session.
- You require an AI assistant to set up a new project with necessary language support tools automatically.
- An agent encounters a missing feature in the editor and must install a plugin to resolve the issue before proceeding.
Key capabilities
- Discovery of available VS Code extensions from the marketplace.
- Installation of selected extensions into the current workspace.
- Configuration of installed tools to align with project requirements.
Example prompts
- "Install the ESLint extension and configure it to use my custom
.eslintrcfile." - "Add the Docker Desktop extension so I can manage containers directly from this terminal."
- "Discover and install a plugin that supports TypeScript debugging for this project."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure the AI agent has the necessary permissions to modify the local environment or access the VS Code marketplace API.
- Verify that the installed extensions are compatible with your specific version of Visual Studio Code to prevent runtime errors.
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