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Must-Have VS Code Extensions You Should Definitely Try

Time-Saving Hacks: These Must-Have Extensions Will Make You Wonder How You Ever Coded Without Them!

Chris Ng
5 min readFeb 12, 2025
https://www.reddit.com/r/vscode/comments/iyy6e7/a_more_macish_vscode/#lightbox

I’ve been using VS Code for a while now, and I have to say, it’s quickly become my go-to code editor. What really makes it stand out, though, is its incredible library of extensions. These little add-ons can seriously transform your coding experience, and after some trial and error, I’ve found a handful that I think are absolute game-changers. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been coding for years, these extensions will make your life so much easier. Let’s dive in!

1. Dracula Official Theme

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=dracula-theme.theme-dracula

Here is how you can install that:

ext install dracula-theme.theme-dracula

First impressions matter, right? The Dracula theme is the first thing I installed, and it completely changed how I feel about my coding environment. It’s sleek, easy on the eyes, and perfect for long coding sessions — whether it’s midday or midnight. The colors are vibrant but not overwhelming, with blues, reds…

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Chris Ng
Chris Ng

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