What is the naming convention for Sidebar commands?

Sidebar-exclusive commands should start with an underscore and end with the #sideBar suffix, for example: _extensionId.someCommand#sideBar.

Does it support command grouping?

Yes, it provides guidance on using order and position attributes to identify the correct group for commands in views.

Can this skill help with command icons?

Yes, it identifies when icons are mandatory (such as for Sidebar commands) and suggests when they are optional for Regular commands.

How does this skill handle command visibility?

It provides logic to hide sidebar-specific commands from the Command Palette and manage UI presence using 'when' clauses and group identifiers.

Do all VS Code commands require a title?

Yes, every command must define a title, regardless of its category, visibility, or UI location, to ensure accessibility and clarity.

VS Code Extension Command Helper

Name: VS Code Extension Command Helper
Author: Tahir-yamin

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Developer Tools

Standardizes VS Code extension command registration by enforcing naming conventions, visibility rules, and UI placement best practices.

This skill provides comprehensive guidelines for developers building VS Code extensions to ensure their commands are correctly registered and accessible. It automates the implementation of specific naming patterns—such as the underscore prefix and sidebar suffix—while managing visibility across the Command Palette and UI views. By adhering to official VS Code development patterns, the skill ensures commands include mandatory attributes like titles, categories, and icons, while also managing complex placement logic and conditional 'when' clauses for a professional user experience.

Key Features

01Enforces mandatory naming conventions for regular and sidebar-specific commands

02Guides the use of icons and categories for extension discovery

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04Manages command visibility logic between the Command Palette and Side Bar

05Implements conditional visibility using VS Code when-clauses and enablement rules

06Provides templates for command placement within view titles and context menus

Use Cases

01Adding a new command to an extension that should only appear in the Side Bar view

02Configuring complex command grouping and ordering within the VS Code activity bar

03Refactoring existing extension code to follow VS Code localization and naming best practices

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tahir-yamin/dev-engineering-playbook vscode-ext-commands

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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