vscode-bug-hunter

Detect bugs in VS Code extensions via static and dynamic analysis.

21|11|Updated Jul 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/s-hiraoku/vscode-sidebar-terminal --skill vscode-bug-hunter
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Skill: vscode-bug-hunter
Source: https://github.com/s-hiraoku/vscode-sidebar-terminal/tree/main/.claude/skills/vscode-bug-hunter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/s-hiraoku/vscode-sidebar-terminal --skill vscode-bug-hunter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers systematically discover hidden bugs, memory leaks, race conditions, and security vulnerabilities in VS Code extensions before they impact users or cause production issues. It automates complex code auditing and analysis, saving significant debugging time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Static Analysis: Automatically detect common bug patterns (e.g., unregistered event listeners, unhandled promises) through code scanning.
  • Semantic Analysis: Understand control flow and state changes to identify subtle issues beyond syntax.
  • Dynamic Analysis: Monitor runtime behavior, memory usage, and performance to catch bugs during execution.
  • Use Case: Audit a VS Code extension's codebase for potential memory leaks and unhandled promise rejections before a major release, ensuring a stable user experience.

Quick Start

Use the vscode-bug-hunter skill to perform a static analysis on the 'src' directory for common memory leak patterns and report any findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about vscode-bug-hunter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect bugs in VS Code extensions before release?

Static and dynamic analysis systematically uncovers hidden bugs, memory leaks, race conditions, and security vulnerabilities in VS Code extensions. Apply pattern-based detection and semantic analysis to your TypeScript or JavaScript codebase, then review structured findings with actionable remediation guidance before deployment.

What types of bugs can static analysis find in VS Code extension code?

Static analysis detects common patterns including unregistered event listeners, unhandled promise rejections, memory leaks, and security vulnerabilities. It scans your codebase without execution to identify code smells and potential issues across TypeScript and JavaScript projects.

Can I audit a VS Code extension for memory leaks and performance issues?

Yes. Dynamic analysis monitors runtime behavior, memory usage, and performance during execution to catch memory leaks and other hidden issues. Combined with static analysis and lifecycle tracking, you can deliver a stable user experience before release.

How does semantic analysis improve bug detection beyond pattern matching?

Semantic analysis understands control flow and state changes to identify subtle bugs that syntax-only scanning misses. It tracks lifecycle and state across your extension's execution, catching race conditions and complex issues pattern-based detection alone cannot surface.

What output do I get from a complete bug-hunting workflow?

A bug-hunting workflow delivers structured outputs including detected issues, reproducible checks, and actionable remediation guidance. Results identify specific vulnerabilities, memory leaks, and race conditions with clear steps to fix them.