Launch & Monetize Your VSCode Extension

Hi, I’m Meet Jethwa —

If you want to build, package, publish, or monetize your custom VS Code extension on the Visual Studio Marketplace (and beyond), this session is tailored for you.

This is a hands-on, practical session designed to take you from initial setup to a published, professional tool with optional commercial workflows.

What We’ll Cover & Implement:

• Extension Development Setup: Structure your TypeScript/Node.js extension project using yo code and modern tooling.
• Core APIs & UX: Implement webviews, custom commands, sidebar views, status bar items, and keybindings cleanly.
• Packaging & Publishing: Configure vsce (Visual Studio Extension Manager), manage publisher tokens via Azure DevOps, and publish directly to the VS Code Marketplace.
• Monetization & Licensing (Optional): Set up license key validation, freemium feature toggles, and pro version upgrade flows.
• Automated Releases: Configure GitHub Actions to automatically run tests, increment versions, and release updates on publish.

Who Is This For?

• Developers looking to build open-source or commercial tools for the VS Code ecosystem.
• Engineers wanting to solve a workflow problem or build extension integrations for their SaaS/API.
• Creators wanting to turn a custom developer tool idea into a polished product.