TypeScript Tools

Here is a list of the most helpful plugins for working with TypeScript. It also includes popular packages to help you code everything using TypeScript, from command-line applications to native mobile apps.

Visual Studio Code Extensions
Best Libraries

Visual Studio Code Extensions

Pretty TypeScript Errors

The most confusing aspect of TypeScript is reading the compiler's error messages. That's where "Pretty TypeScript Errors" comes in. It formats errors to be more readable and easier to interpret in VS Code, providing detailed explanations or better translations.

Twoslash Query Comments

A small VS Code extension that allows you to use // ^? to inline highlight types. Ideal for keyboard developers or those working with complex types who want to see how changes propagate through other types.

In Your Face

A fun extension that displays the Doom Ouch Face as a HUD in your IDE. The more TypeScript errors your code has, the worse the Doom guy looks. Try out "In Your Face" for some laughs while coding.

any-xray

This VS Code extension highlights all identifiers with an 'any' type, making it easier to identify where the 'any' type is used.

Best Libraries

Here is a list of libraries that enable you to do everything with TypeScript:

Package	Description
cheerio	Flexible, and elegant library for parsing and manipulating HTML and XML.
dotenv-defaults	A dotenv system that supports default values.
Inquirer.js	A collection of CLI user interfaces.
Luxon	A library for working with dates and times.
pdf-lib	Create and modify PDF documents.
Playwright	Reliable end-to-end testing and navigation for web applications.
sharp	Image processing to resize JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF and TIFF images.
@vercel/ncc	Compile a Node.js module (TypeScript or JavaScript) and its dependencies into a single file.