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qianlifeng/easyvsx — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-16 · repo last pushed 2013-02-20

2C#Audience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

In one sentence

A free Visual Studio add-in that adds small quality-of-life shortcuts and features like collapsible code sections, color themes, quick folder access, and header insertion to make daily coding more convenient.

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    What it does
      Collapsible code sections
      Quick folder access
      Seven color themes
      Header auto insertion
    Use cases
      Reduce repetitive friction
      Customize editor look
      Speed up line operations
      Quick restart of VS
    Audience
      Visual Studio developers
      Windows and NET coders
      Power users
    Tech stack
      C sharp
      Visual Studio SDK
    Setup
      Marketplace install
      No config needed

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Quickly open your project folder in Windows Explorer without leaving the editor.

USE CASE 2

Switch between seven different editor color themes to reduce eye strain.

USE CASE 3

Duplicate the current line of code with a single keyboard shortcut.

USE CASE 4

Automatically insert standard header information at the top of code files.

What is it built with?

C#Visual Studio SDK

How does it compare?

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Stars222
LanguageC#C#C#
Last pushed2013-02-20
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity2/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Install directly from the official Visual Studio extension marketplace with no additional configuration required.

The explanation does not mention a license, so usage terms are unknown.

So what is it?

EasyVS is a free add-in for Microsoft Visual Studio, the popular programming environment used by many developers who build Windows and .NET applications. Its goal is simple: make everyday work in Visual Studio more convenient by adding small, handy shortcuts and features that the standard software doesn't include out of the box. It is available directly through the official Visual Studio extension marketplace. The tool works by layering a set of quality-of-life improvements on top of the standard Visual Studio interface. For example, it lets you quickly create collapsible sections in your code, open the folder containing your project directly from within the editor, and switch between seven different editor color themes. It also adds some practical time-savers: you can automatically insert standard header information at the top of your code files, duplicate the line you're currently working on with a quick keyboard shortcut, and restart Visual Studio without having to close and reopen it manually. This extension is built for software developers who spend their days writing code inside Visual Studio and want to reduce repetitive friction. If you find yourself constantly navigating menus just to do something simple like opening your project folder in Windows Explorer, or if you wish you could quickly apply a different look to your code editor to reduce eye strain, this tool is designed to fill those gaps. It is essentially a collection of the kind of micro-improvements that power users tend to crave. The project itself appears to be a modest, straightforward collection of individual conveniences rather than a deeply integrated workflow overhaul. The README doesn't go into detail about how it is built under the hood, but the list of features suggests it focuses on tackling several small annoyances at once. For developers who spend hours at a time in Visual Studio, even minor interface improvements like these can add up to a noticeable difference in daily comfort.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I install the EasyVS extension in Visual Studio and start using collapsible code sections and color themes?
Prompt 2
Help me set up a custom header template that EasyVS can auto-insert at the top of my C# code files.
Prompt 3
Show me all the keyboard shortcuts EasyVS adds to Visual Studio, including line duplication and quick folder access.

Frequently asked questions

What is easyvsx?

A free Visual Studio add-in that adds small quality-of-life shortcuts and features like collapsible code sections, color themes, quick folder access, and header insertion to make daily coding more convenient.

What language is easyvsx written in?

Mainly C#. The stack also includes C#, Visual Studio SDK.

Is easyvsx actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2013-02-20).

What license does easyvsx use?

The explanation does not mention a license, so usage terms are unknown.

How hard is easyvsx to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is easyvsx for?

Mainly developer.

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