🛠️ 9 VS Code Extensions That Boost Productivity

I want shares my personal toolkit of extensions that streamline i used daily development workflow. These are compatible with both VS Code and Cursor IDE, and focus on improving speed, readability, and code quality.

1. Code Spell Checker

• Detects typos and spelling mistakes in code comments and strings.

• Especially useful for multilingual teams or when mixing alphabets (e.g., Cyrillic vs Latin).

2. EditorConfig

• Ensures consistent coding styles across different editors and IDEs.

• Reads .editorconfig files to auto-adjust indentation, spacing, etc.

3. GitLens

• Enhances Git integration inside VS Code.

• Shows who changed a line, links to commits, and surfaces PRs directly in the editor.

4. VS Code Icons

• Adds colorful icons to file types in the explorer.

• Makes navigation faster and visually intuitive.

5. Error Lens

• Highlights errors and warnings inline and across full lines.

• Reduces context switching between code and problems tab.

6. Indent Rainbow

• Colorizes indentation levels.

• Helps spot misaligned blocks, especially in Python or YAML.

7. MarkdownLint

• Lints markdown files for style and formatting.

• Great for writing clean documentation or blog posts.

8. Path Intellisense

• Autocompletes file paths as you type.

• Saves time when importing modules or linking assets.

9. GitHub Copilot Chat

• AI-powered coding assistant.

• Available for free in VS Code and built-in for Cursor IDE.