My Essential VS Code Plugins for Vue 3 + Nuxt Projects
As a frontend developer working primarily with Vue 3, Nuxt 3, and TypeScript, having the right tools in place makes all the difference. Over the years, I've tried a lot of VS Code extensions, and here’s the set I currently use in all my Vue projects.
1. Vue - Official (by vuejs)
This is now the one and only extension you need for Vue 3 development. It replaces the deprecated Volar and TypeScript Vue Plugin. It provides:
Full support for Vue 3 + TypeScript
IntelliSense for Composition API
Syntax highlighting and error checking
IDE-level integration with your
.vuefiles
If you’re still using Volar separately — it's time to upgrade.
2. Tailwind CSS IntelliSense
Tailwind is my go-to for styling in Nuxt projects. This plugin:
Adds class name auto-completion
Provides hover previews for colors
Supports linting and class sorting
It speeds up the design process tremendously.
3. ESLint
I use ESLint in almost every project to enforce code quality and consistency. With the VS Code plugin:
Errors and warnings appear directly in the editor
Autofix on save (with a small config tweak)
It keeps your code clean and your brain happy.
4. Prettier
While ESLint catches code issues, Prettier ensures everything is formatted beautifully. I have it configured to format files on save. Together with ESLint, it's the dream team.
5. GitLens
If you're working on teams or even just managing your own commits, GitLens:
Shows who changed what, when, and why
Adds inline blame annotations
Makes Git history browsable directly in VS Code
It's incredibly useful for debugging and understanding context.
6. Vue VSCode Snippets
Speed matters. With snippets, I can scaffold out a component, lifecycle hook, or watcher in seconds. It’s great for productivity.
7. Path Intellisense
This plugin helps me avoid the age-old issue of typing incorrect file paths. It gives me autocomplete suggestions for relative imports — super handy when working with many components.
Final Thoughts
With this setup, my VS Code becomes a powerful ally in writing clean, scalable, and fast Vue 3 / Nuxt applications. The combination of syntax support, formatting, linting, and Git insight makes development not only smoother — but also more enjoyable.
Let me know if you use something else or want to share your setup!
Thanks for reading! I'm Oleksii — a frontend developer who loves clean code, TypeScript, and building things that scale. Feel free to connect with me here or on LinkedIn.
