--- title: Introducing a VSCode extension for Vanilla CSS Framework description: The Vanilla CSS Framework is a utility class-based and customizable SASS library that is the go-to when it comes to styling websites and dashboards across the majority of projects at Canonical. Knowing all the class utilities could be tricky. That’s why we make sure that our documentation is up-to-date and accessible as much as possible. […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/introducing-a-vscode-extension-for-vanilla-css-framework?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Goulin Khoge](https://canonical.com/blog/author/goulinkh "More about Goulin Khoge") 14 October 2022 # Introducing a VSCode extension for Vanilla CSS Framework [Design](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/design) [vanilla framework](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/vanilla-framework) [Visual Studio Code](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/visual-studio-code) [web](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/web) [web and design](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/web-and-design) --- Share the article The Vanilla CSS Framework is a utility class-based and customizable SASS library that is the go-to when it comes to styling websites and dashboards across the majority of projects at Canonical. Knowing all the class utilities could be tricky. That’s why we make sure that our [documentation](https://vanillaframework.io/docs) is up-to-date and accessible as much as possible. We developed a [VSCode extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=goulinkh.vanilla-framework) that enhances the developer experience when using Vanilla, hoping to improve the developer’s experience and productivity while working with Vanilla. The project had its start a year ago during a [hackathon](https://ubuntu.com/blog/top-6-projects-from-our-hackathon#vanilla-vscode), and the MVP provided us some ideas about developing VSCode extensions, parsing SASS projects and providing auto-completion. Later, we refactored the project and rewrote some parts to make the extension lightweight and more complete! ## Class utilities auto-completion for HTML The extension now provides auto-completion for HTML, React and Django templates files with a complete list of usable classes based on the installed Vanilla found in `node_modules` : Class utilities auto-completion in VSCode ## Vanilla code snippets Vanilla provides a [complete list of examples](https://vanillaframework.io/docs/examples) for the different components and layouts. We’ve added those examples as code snippets that you can import using the command palette `Vanilla Framework: insert a snippet`: Popup to select the code snippet to insert in VSCode ## SASS variables The Vanilla Framework uses SASS variables as a way to make the project readable and customizable. The VSCode extension also provides the complete list of available variable to use and override while writing custom SASS: SASS variables auto-completion in VSCode ## Conclusion Version `1.0.0` of the [Vanilla Framework Intellisense extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=goulinkh.vanilla-framework) is available now on the VSCode store. Also, come and [join the Web and Design Team](https://canonical.com/careers/web-and-design) if you are excited about this kind of project and more! [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). 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