A VS Code extension that shows Marketplace ratings and reviews in the sidebar while browsing extensions.
Features
- Auto-load: Open the Reviews sidebar (★ icon) while viewing an extension's details page — reviews load automatically
- Follow tab: When the sidebar is visible, switching between extension detail tabs updates reviews in real time
- Manual trigger: Right-click any extension in the Extensions panel → View Extension Reviews
- Search: Use the search box in the sidebar to look up any extension by name
- Pagination: Browse through all reviews with previous/next page controls
Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
extensionReviews.autoLoad |
false |
Automatically load reviews when switching extension detail tabs, even when the sidebar is not open |
Usage
- Open the Extensions panel (
Ctrl+Shift+X) - Click any extension to open its details page
- Click the ★ icon in the Activity Bar to open the Reviews sidebar
- Reviews for the current extension load automatically
Or right-click any extension → View Extension Reviews.
Development
npm install
npm run compile # build
npm run watch # watch mode
Press F5 in VS Code to launch an Extension Development Host for testing.