Prettier for Visual Studio Code is a Visual Studio Code extension that integrates the Prettier code formatter into the editor.
Prettier solves the problem of inconsistent code formatting by parsing code and reprinting it according to opinionated, consistent rules that account for maximum line length and wrap code when necessary. The extension brings this formatting capability directly into VS Code, allowing developers to format code on demand or automatically on save. It supports a wide range of languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Flow, JSX, JSON, CSS, SCSS, Less, HTML, Vue, Angular, GraphQL, Markdown, and YAML, with support for additional languages through Prettier plugins.
Developers should adopt this extension if they want to enforce consistent code style across their projects without debating formatting rules. It suits any project using VS Code where team members benefit from automatic, opinionated formatting. The extension can be configured as the default formatter for specific languages or all languages, and formatting can be disabled selectively per language if needed. The tool resolves Prettier from your project's local dependencies by default, which is the recommended approach, but can also use global modules or fall back to a bundled version if Prettier is not installed elsewhere.
The project maintains active continuous integration with automated testing on the main branch. The extension includes a security feature that prompts users to confirm loading Prettier modules to prevent execution of untrusted code. Configuration is flexible, allowing per-language formatter selection and granular control over which file types trigger automatic formatting.
