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admin 5 days ago 312 views 2 replies

I recently did a clean install and want to set up my development environment from scratch. Instead of installing all my old extensions, I want to hear what the community is using in 2026.

What are your must-have VS Code extensions for web development? Any themes, keybindings, or settings that significantly improved your workflow?

I primarily work with TypeScript, React, and Python. Bonus points for AI-assisted coding tools that actually help without getting in the way.

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admin
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4 days ago

Here is my essential VS Code setup for 2026:

Must-have extensions:

  • GitHub Copilot - still the best AI assistant, the chat feature is excellent for explaining code
  • Error Lens - inline error and warning highlighting, game changer
  • Pretty TypeScript Errors - makes TS errors actually readable
  • GitLens - essential for understanding code history
  • Thunder Client - lightweight REST client built into VS Code

Theme: Catppuccin Mocha - easy on the eyes for long sessions

Settings: Enable bracket pair colorization, sticky scroll, and inlay hints for TypeScript.

admin
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4 days ago

Great list! I would add a few more:

  • Playwright Test for VS Code - if you write E2E tests, this extension lets you record and debug tests visually
  • Database Client - connect to your databases right from VS Code
  • Todo Tree - tracks all TODO/FIXME comments across your project

For Python specifically, the Pylance extension has gotten incredibly good. The type inference and auto-imports save so much time. Also Ruff for linting - it replaced flake8, black, and isort for us in one tool.

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