Are icons required for all VS Code commands?

According to these guidelines, icons are mandatory for Side Bar commands but are generally not required for regular Command Palette commands.

Does this skill help with command visibility?

Yes, it provides guidance on using 'when' clauses and enablement rules to control when and where commands appear in the VS Code UI.

What naming convention does this skill suggest for Side Bar commands?

It follows a specific pattern starting with an underscore and suffixed with #sideBar, such as _extensionId.someCommand#sideBar.

How does the skill handle command grouping?

It uses order and position parameters to identify the correct group for commands contributed to view/title or view/item/context menus.

Can this skill assist with Command Palette organization?

Yes, it ensures all regular commands define a title and a specific category to make them easily discoverable by users.

VS Code Extension Command Architect

Name: VS Code Extension Command Architect
Author: github

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Standardizes Visual Studio Code extension command implementation by enforcing naming conventions, visibility rules, and UI placement best practices.

This skill provides comprehensive guidelines for developers building VS Code extensions, ensuring that all command contributions adhere to official development standards and best practices. It streamlines the process of defining mandatory titles, assigning categories for the Command Palette, and implementing specific naming patterns for Side Bar integration. By automating the logic for visibility conditions, icon assignments, and relative ordering, this skill helps developers create professional, consistent, and intuitive user interfaces within the VS Code ecosystem.

主要功能

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02Optimizes command metadata including titles, icons, and enablement rules

03Implements VS Code best practices for UI consistency and localization

04Automates the configuration of Command Palette visibility and categories

05Guides command placement in Side Bar views with proper grouping and ordering

06Enforces standard naming conventions for regular and Side Bar commands

使用场景

01Configuring complex 'when' clauses for conditional command visibility

02Migrating commands from the Command Palette to specific Side Bar views

03Registering new commands in a VS Code extension's package.json file

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