Install the Inconsolata font on your system and set it as your VS Code editor font — all from the command palette.
Usage
Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and run:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Inconsolata: Install Font | Copies all font files to your system fonts folder, then prompts you to pick a variant |
| Inconsolata: Select Variant | Change the active variant at any time after installation |
Font variants
| Variant | Best for |
|---|---|
Inconsolata |
Standard width — recommended for most setups |
Inconsolata Condensed |
Narrower characters, fits more code on screen |
Inconsolata Expanded |
Wider characters, more breathing room |
Selecting a variant automatically updates editor.fontFamily in your global VS Code settings.
System support
| Platform | Fonts installed to |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Fonts (no admin required) |
| macOS | ~/Library/Fonts |
| Linux | ~/.local/share/fonts |
License
The extension code is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.
The bundled Inconsolata font files (fonts/ttf/, fonts/OFL.txt) are licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1:
Copyright 2006 The Inconsolata Project Authors
https://github.com/cyrealtype/Inconsolata
Licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
The full license text is included at fonts/OFL.txt.
The fonts may be bundled with software and redistributed freely under the terms of the OFL. They may not be sold by themselves.