5 reasons why you should install the Redocly VS Code extension

Earlier this year, Redocly introduced the OpenAPI VS Code extension to enhance API development within the familiar Visual Studio Code environment. This extension integrates Redocly's API design and documentation tools into a practical and free package, aiming to support first-time OpenAPI authors and those preferring a guided approach. With a recent major release, the extension now includes an improved user experience, a visual OpenAPI editor, live documentation preview, enhanced auto-completion, quick access to referenced files, and on-the-fly OpenAPI validation. Features such as the Cursor context panel and Preview panel have been refined to provide more interactive and efficient API editing. Additionally, the extension leverages its open-source OpenAPI CLI tool for continuous validation and linting, offering improved feedback for error detection and resolution. The Redocly OpenAPI VS Code extension is available in the Visual Studio Marketplace, with ongoing updates and new features in development, inviting user feedback and contributions via GitHub.