My Essential VS Code Extension Toolkit for 2025

As a Software Engineer focusing on Javascript and Typescript, particularly with frameworks like React, Next.js, and tools like Tailwind CSS, having the right tools is crucial for maximizing productivity. In 2025, these are the VS Code extensions I rely on daily:

Here's a rundown of each extension and why I find it invaluable:

1. Biome

• Description: Toolchain of the web
• Why I use it: This extension is my go-to toolchain for web development. It handles formatting and linting, ensuring code consistency across projects. It simplifies the setup process compared to juggling multiple tools.

2. Code Spell Checker

• Description: Spelling checker for source code
• Why I use it: A lifesaver for catching typos in code! It highlights misspelled words, helping to improve code readability and prevent embarrassing errors. Essential for maintaining professional-looking code.

3. French - Code Spell Checker

• Description: French dictionary extension for VS Code.
• Why I use it: As someone living and working in France, this is invaluable. It extends the standard spell checker to include French vocabulary, catching errors in comments, documentation, or any French text within my projects.

4. gitignore

• Description: Lets you pull .gitignore templates from the https://git...
• Why I use it: Managing .gitignore files can be tedious. This extension allows you to quickly pull in templates for different languages and frameworks directly from the GitHub repository, saving time and ensuring proper exclusion of unnecessary files from your commits.

5. Image Preview

• Description: Shows image preview in the gutter and on hover
• Why I use it: Simple but effective! This extension shows image previews directly in the gutter and on hover. It's incredibly convenient for quickly verifying image assets and ensuring they're correctly referenced.

6. IntelliCode

• Description: AI-assisted development
• Why I use it: AI-assisted development is becoming increasingly important, and IntelliCode provides intelligent code completion suggestions based on context and common coding patterns. It accelerates the development process and helps discover new techniques.

7. Path Intellisense

• Description: Visual Studio Code plugin that autocompletes filenames
• Why I use it: Autocompleting file names is a huge time saver. This extension intelligently suggests file paths as you type, reducing errors and speeding up development.

8. Pretty TypeScript Errors

• Description: Make Typescript errors prettier and more human-rea...
• Why I use it: TypeScript errors can sometimes be cryptic. This extension makes them more readable and provides better context, making debugging and resolving issues faster and more efficient.

9. Tailwind CSS IntelliSense

• Description: Intelligent Tailwind CSS tooling for VS Code
• Why I use it: Tailwind CSS has become a staple in my workflow. This extension provides intelligent autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and linting specifically for Tailwind CSS, making it much easier to work with utility-first styling.

These extensions form the core of my development environment, enabling me to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in 2025. They handle everything from basic spell-checking to advanced AI-assisted coding, streamlining my workflow and allowing me to focus on building great applications.