Top 5 Must Have VSCode Extensions of 2025
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We are 3 weeks into 2025.
That means a new you, new development workflow.
Here are 5 VSCode extensions that will keep you in the flow and boost your productivity in 2025:
Code Coverage
This extension is so simple but powerful that I can't believe it's not natively integrated into VSCode.
All this extension does it show how much code you have tested inside the file without the need for running code coverage tests.
It even shows you a coverage counter at the bottom of the window to see how much overall coverage you have in that specific file!
Error Lens
Long gone are the days of switching back and forth with the problems tab and your code.
This extension allows you to see the errors right next to your code in real time.
It highlights the problematic lines and displays the error message inline, making identifying and fixing issues easier. This real-time feedback makes it a lot easier to debug and fix new problems quickly without fiddling with the IDE.
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Console Ninja
Instead of viewing your console logs in the browser or the terminal, you can view it in VSCode instead!
This extension displays console logs and network requests directly in your editor, eliminating the need to switch windows or panels.
It also comes with a log output panel so you can inspect the logs in depth
Jest Runner
Instead of typing in the terminal to run your tests, what if you can just use the VSCode command palette to run your tests?
This extension allows you to do just that.
It gives nifty commands to run jest using just keyboard shortcuts
Jest Snippets
A lot of writing tests are boilerplate, so I quickly write the boilerplate with Jest Snippets.
It takes about 15% less time for me to write tests from scratch since I just use the snippets the extension gives me
Here's a small sample of the snippets it provides:
Conclusion
These extensions are an awesome way to get the most out of your development workflow in 2025.
All together, they'll probably save your many hours of dev time so you can focus on what you do best: writing code.