Build VS Code extensions from scratch or convert existing JS/React/Vue apps. Supports commands, webviews (React/Vue), custom editors, tree views, and AI agent integration via file-bridge IPC.
SkillScore86Maintained
Automatic
◆Coding pack
Last verified 8/16/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 14 of 22 without it.
Without skill64%
With skill86%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Identifies assets/tree-view/ as the template for sidebar tree views.
Identifies assets/basic-command/ as the template for simple commands.
Recommends starting from the assets/webview-react/ template directory.
and 2 more in the full report
5 fixed14 passed either way3 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+23 pp
Tokens
+86%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-33%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/16/2026v119 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 5 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 5
Prompt
I only need a lightweight extension that registers a simple action accessible from the Command Palette without any custom web panels or sidebar views. Which template folder should I use?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Identifies assets/basic-command/ as the template for simple commands.
Missed
Passed
case-06 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/16/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md247 lines9 files
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