7 Hidden VS Code Extensions That Feel Like Cheating

If you are still using a vanilla installation of VS Code, you are leaving massive amounts of productivity on the table.

We all know the standard extensions: Prettier, ESLint, GitLens. But what about the tools that actually change how you write code?

Here are 7 hidden VS Code extensions that feel almost illegal to use because of how much time they save.

1. Error Lens

Stop hovering over red squiggly lines. Error Lens highlights the entire line and prints the error message inline, right next to your code. You instantly know what is wrong without moving your mouse. Once you install this, you will never be able to code without it again.