VS Code for the Web

Opens VS Code for the Web (vscode.dev) in Firefox. Select text and open the context menu to search with either GitHub Code Search or StackOverflow.
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VS Code for the Web is a handy Chrome extension that enables users to open the Visual Studio Code web editor (vscode.dev) directly within Firefox. This tool integrates seamlessly with the browser, allowing developers and coders to quickly access VS Code's powerful web interface without the need for installation.

Additionally, users can select any text on a webpage and utilize the context menu to perform quick searches using GitHub Code Search or StackOverflow, streamlining the coding research and troubleshooting process. This extension enhances productivity by combining efficient code editing access with quick lookups for coding help and resources.

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By:
Paul
Daily users:
134 -3
Rating:
4.00
(1)
Version:
0.2 Last updated: 2022-03-19
Version code:
5380228
Creation date:
2021-10-20
Risk:
Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Size:
26.65K
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 8,737 ▼ 31
Other rankings
#27 in code keyword 30 #44 in qr code keyword 65 ▲ 1 #84 in coding keyword 9 ▼ 2 #157 in web3 keyword 49 #189 in web keyword 73

User reviews

by 远离*****, 2025-04-02
by 退出*****, 2025-03-03
this is the best extenxion so far
by cy*****, 2022-10-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

VS Code for the Web does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
    Risk likelihood

    VS Code for the Web has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
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