A lot of VS Code extension lists out there seem packed with gimmicky tools or paid services that don’t really fit into day-to-day workflows. I’m curious to hear what extensions you all actually use and enjoy. Something that genuinely helps in daily dev work. Personally, I really like Color Highlight — it just does its job well by showing color previews in the code, simple and neat.
I’ve been in full-stack dev for over 7 years now, and honestly, Prettier is that one sidekick I can’t code without. It keeps my formatting sharp across all my projects — whether it’s JavaScript, TypeScript, or even markdown. It’s one of those ‘set it and forget it’ VS Code extensions that silently saves you from a world of chaos, like mismatched brackets or random indentation. Total lifesaver, especially when jumping between teams or repos.
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Yeah, totally agree with @shilpa.chandel — consistency matters. I’ve been working in cross-functional teams for a while, and GitLens is my go-to. While Prettier keeps the code clean, GitLens gives me the story behind the code. Being able to quickly see who last touched a line and why — that context is gold when you’re debugging or trying to understand legacy logic. It’s one of those VS Code extensions that feels like a built-in teammate who never forgets.”
Both Prettier and GitLens are solid picks, no doubt. But from a front-end dev perspective — especially someone who’s been dabbling in UI/UX-heavy work for over 5 years — Live Server completes the trio for me. While Prettier keeps things clean and GitLens gives context, Live Server boosts my testing speed. Real-time browser refresh on every file save? Game-changer. It’s simple but powerful, and probably one of the most underrated VS Code extensions for anyone building and iterating quickly.