Accelerate Your Plugin Development with Amplication’s New VS Code Extension

Yuval Hazaz
Yuval Hazaz
Mar 11, 2025
Accelerate Your Plugin Development with Amplication’s New VS Code ExtensionAccelerate Your Plugin Development with Amplication’s New VS Code Extension

Amplication is excited to announce our brand new Visual Studio Code extension, designed for plugin developers looking to enhance their workflow. This extension lets you build Amplication plugins within your familiar VS Code environment, making development faster, more efficient, and intuitive.

Build in the Environment You Know Best

You already enjoy working with VS Code and its powerful features. Our extension lets you keep using your favorite code editor, taking advantage of its rich ecosystem of extensions, debugging tools, and customizations while you develop Amplication plugins. This means you can continue working in an environment that suits you perfectly.

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Get a Head Start with Pre-Built Templates

Time is essential when building innovative solutions. Our extension comes with a set of pre-built templates that help you get started quickly. Whether you are creating a new plugin from scratch or extending an existing one, these templates provide a solid foundation, streamline your setup process, reduce boilerplate code, and let you focus on delivering exceptional functionality.

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What Are Amplication Plugins?

Plugins in Amplication allow developers to extend and customize their generated code by adding additional functionality, integrations, and configurations. They help teams standardize best practices, enforce security policies, and automate repetitive tasks across multiple services. Whether you're integrating third-party tools or implementing internal development standards, plugins provide a flexible way to enhance your Amplication projects. To learn more about how plugins work and how you can leverage them, check out our Amplication Plugins Documentation.

Streamline Your Workflow with Integrated Tools

Amplication’s VS Code extension is all about making your development process smoother. With integrated commands, context-aware code completions, and robust documentation accessible right in the editor, you can iterate faster and troubleshoot more efficiently. This tool offers several benefits:

  • Enhanced Productivity: Write, test, and debug your plugins within a single environment.

  • Consistency: Standardize your plugin development process with proven templates and best practices.

  • Rapid Prototyping: Experiment and innovate without the overhead of switching contexts.

Seamless Integration with the Amplication Ecosystem

At Amplication, we are committed to building tools that complement our platform’s capabilities. The new VS Code extension integrates seamlessly with the Amplication ecosystem, ensuring that your plugins work well with our core services. Whether you are adding new features, automating workflows, or creating entirely new functionalities, our extension provides the flexibility and power you need.

Ready to improve your plugin development workflow? Explore our documentation and get started today: Amplication VS Code Extension Docs.

Happy coding, and we look forward to seeing what you build!