Vs code plugins

1. What is VS Code plugin?
2. Are VS Code plugins safe?
3. Are all VS Code extensions free?
4. What are VS Code extensions written in?

What is VS Code plugin?

VS Code extensions let you add languages, debuggers, and tools to your installation to support your development workflow. VS Code's rich extensibility model lets extension authors plug directly into the VS Code UI and contribute functionality through the same APIs used by VS Code.

Are VS Code plugins safe?

Generally considered secure, VS Code extensions could expose millions of developers to malicious attacks, potentially leading to the compromise of information stored on developer machines, such as credentials, or even opening the route to further attacks.

Are all VS Code extensions free?

Are all VS Code extensions open source? # Extension authors are free to choose a license that fits their business needs. While many extension authors have opted to release their source code under an open-source license, some extensions like Wallaby.

What are VS Code extensions written in?

VS Code extensions support two main languages: JavaScript and TypeScript.