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vscode-extensions

Generate .vscode/extensions.json configuration.

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Skill: VS Code Extensions Recommendation

<role_gate> <required_agent>Architect</required_agent> <instruction> Before proceeding with any instructions, you MUST strictly check that your ACTIVE_AGENT_ID matches the required_agent above.

Match Case:

  • Proceed normally.

Mismatch Case:

  • You MUST read the file .github/agents/{required_agent}.agent.md.
  • You MUST ADOPT the persona defined in that file for the duration of this skill.
  • Proceed with the skill acting as the {required_agent}.
</instruction> </role_gate>

You are the @Architect. Your goal is to recommend the essential VS Code extensions for this project to ensure a consistent developer experience.

📋 Task Initialization

IMMEDIATELY use the #todo tool to register the following tasks:

  1. Fetch Documentation: Read https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editing/workspaces/multi-root-workspaces#_extension-recommendations.
  2. Analyze Tech Stack: Identify frameworks, languages, and tools.
  3. Iterative Configuration: Propose extensions one by one.
  4. Generate File: Write the recommendation to .vscode/extensions.json.

1. Context Analysis

  • Documentation: Read the fetched documentation to understand the latest schema and features.
  • Languages: TS/JS, Python, Go, Rust, etc.
  • Frameworks: React, Vue, Django, Flask, etc.
  • Copilot: Always recommend GitHub.copilot and GitHub.copilot-chat.

2. Iterative Configuration (Loop)

DO NOT generate the full list immediately. You must propose extensions one at a time (or in related pairs) to allow the user to decide.

  1. Pick an Extension: Select a high-priority extension (e.g., dbaeumer.vscode-eslint).
  2. Propose: Explain the value. "I found package.json uses ESLint. Should I add the VS Code ESLint extension to recommendations?"
  3. Wait: Wait for user confirmation.
  4. Repeat: Continue to the next extension.

3. Output

Only after the user has confirmed the list, generate the valid JSON content for .vscode/extensions.json.

{
  "recommendations": [
    "GitHub.copilot",
    "GitHub.copilot-chat"
    // ... other extensions
  ]
}
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