After the massive response to my first post on VS Code extensions, I had to make a Part 2! Many of you shared some incredible hidden gems in the comments that completely blew my mind.
Here are 7 MORE VS Code Extensions that will instantly make you a faster, better developer in 2026. 👇
1️⃣ Import Cost (Shoutout to the community for this one!)
If you work with JavaScript or TypeScript, this is an absolute must-have. It calculates the bundle size of imported packages and displays it inline right next to your import statement. It’s saved me from accidentally importing massive libraries more than once!
2️⃣ Auto Rename Tag
Another community favorite! If you write a lot of HTML or JSX, this extension automatically renames the closing tag when you edit the opening tag. It sounds simple, but it saves hours of tedious typing and prevents mismatched tag errors when refactoring deep component trees.
3️⃣ GitLens
If you work on a team, GitLens is practically mandatory. It provides inline "blame" annotations so you can instantly see who wrote a specific line of code and when they wrote it. It also gives you incredible insights into file history right inside the editor.
4️⃣ REST Client
Stop switching between VS Code and Postman just to test APIs. This extension lets you write HTTP requests in a plain text file (.http) and execute them directly inside VS Code. It's incredibly fast for testing endpoints without leaving your workflow.
5️⃣ Code Spell Checker
There is nothing more frustrating than a bug caused by a simple typo in a variable name. This extension acts like a standard spell checker but is specifically designed for code (it understands camelCase, snake_case, etc.).
6️⃣ Todo Tree
If your codebase is littered with // TODO: and // FIXME: comments that you always forget about, Todo Tree solves it. It searches your entire workspace for these tags and displays them in a neat, organized tree view in the activity bar so nothing slips through the cracks.
7️⃣ Better Comments
Make your comments actually readable! This extension color-codes your comments based on alerts, queries, TODOs, or highlights. It completely transforms a wall of grey text into an organized, scannable document.
What did I miss this time?
Drop your favorite obscure extension in the comments and I might have to make a Part 3! 👇
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