14 Must Have VS Code Extensions for Python Developers

Use these extensions to give a boost to your VS Code development experience.

1. Python

The core language extension that enables syntax highlighting, virtual environments, and intellisense support. Click here for more details.

2. Visual Studio IntelliCode

AI-assisted intellisene for Python. Click here for more details.

3. Better Comments

Give your comments a facelift by styling them differently depending on the type of information they convey. Click here for more details.

4. Kite Autocomplete

Another AI-based autocomplete solution. You need to install additional software (400MB!) for this extension to work. Click here for more details.

5. GitLens

Shows helps you explore the history of the repository better. It prints blame details inline with code, and also gives a dedicated menu to browse history and diffs. Click here for more details.

6. Git Graph

A great representation of the history of a repository. Click here for more details.

7. Python Test Explorer

Allows you to visually see results of running your tests, similar to PyCharm. Click here for more details.

8. AutoDocString

Quickly generate docstrings for your functions. Click here for more details.

You’re able to turn something like this:

Into this using a shortcut (every element is “tab-able”:

9. AREPL

Allows you to have an interactive scratchpad inside of VS Code. Click here for more details.

It allows you to see the values of variables in real-time and output from whatever you’ve printed. Very convenient when testing out a small piece of code.

10. REST Client

Allows you to make HTTP requests without leaving your editor. Click here for more details.

11. Rewrap

Rewraps comments to fit a given line length automatically. Click here for more details.

12. Todo Tree

Keep track of all your Todo items at one place. Click here for more details.

13. SQLTools

Allows you to run SQL queries from within VS Code. Click here for more details.

14. Docker

Allows you to create, manage, and debug Docker containers from within VS Code. Click here for more details.