For more than two decades, ReSharper has been a trusted productivity tool for C# developers using Microsoft Visual Studio. Now, JetBrains has taken the next step by officially releasing the ReSharper extension for Visual Studio Code and other compatible editors.
After spending a year in Public Preview, ReSharper has been refined to bring its powerful C# code analysis and developer productivity features to modern lightweight editors such as Visual Studio Code, Cursor, and AI-first coding environments like Google Antigravity.
Whether you're transitioning from ReSharper in Visual Studio, JetBrains Rider, or already working as a VS Code C# developer, the goal remains the same — helping developers write, navigate, and maintain C# code with confidence and efficiency.
Why Use ReSharper for VS Code and Compatible Editors?
ReSharper brings JetBrains’ decades of expertise in .NET development directly into modern lightweight editors, enhancing productivity and improving code quality.
Professional-grade C# Code Quality
Advanced inspections, intelligent quick-fixes, powerful refactorings, and code formatting support for C#, Razor, Blazor, and XAML.
Refining AI-Generated Code
As AI coding assistants become more common, ReSharper helps developers review and refine AI-generated code to ensure it meets professional development standards before deployment.
Wide Editor Compatibility
ReSharper works seamlessly across multiple compatible editors including VS Code, Cursor, Google Antigravity, and other environments supporting the Open VSX Registry.
Proven JetBrains Expertise
Built on more than 20 years of JetBrains experience developing industry-leading .NET tools used by development teams worldwide.
Free for Non-Commercial Use
ReSharper is available at no cost for learning, personal projects, open-source contributions, content creation, and hobby development.
Availability
You can download ReSharper from the following sources:
- Visual Studio Code Marketplace
- Open VSX Registry (for Cursor, Google Antigravity, Windsurf, and other compatible editors)
How to Install ReSharper
Method 1: Extensions View
- Open Visual Studio Code or a compatible editor.
- Go to the Extensions view.
- Search for ReSharper.
- Click Install.
Method 2: Command Palette
- Open your editor.
- Open the Command Palette (Ctrl + P / Cmd + P).
- Paste the following command:
ext install JetBrains.resharper-code
Press Enter, and ReSharper will be installed automatically.
Key Features at a Glance
Insightful Code Analysis
Real-time inspections and quick-fixes help maintain clean, readable, and consistent code across projects.
Smart Coding Assistance
Context-aware code completion, auto-imports, live templates, and inline documentation extend the standard capabilities of most editors.
Solution Explorer
Manage files, folders, NuGet packages, source generators, and projects across your solution similar to the experience in JetBrains Rider or ReSharper in Visual Studio.
Reliable Unit Testing
Run and manage tests for NUnit, xUnit.net, and MSTest directly within VS Code or compatible editors.
Trusted Refactorings
Rename and refactor code across your entire solution while safely resolving conflicts and references.
Fast Navigation
Quickly navigate to symbols, usages, files, and types. When source code isn’t available, ReSharper can decompile assemblies and take you directly to relevant declarations.
What’s Next?
The next major focus for ReSharper for VS Code is debugging support. JetBrains is actively working on enabling developers to launch debugging sessions and attach to processes for .NET and .NET Framework applications.
Future updates will also include expanded refactoring capabilities and continuous improvements based on developer feedback.
Licensing
ReSharper for VS Code is available under the following licenses:
It will continue to remain free for non-commercial use, including learning, self-education, open-source contributions without commercial benefits, content creation, and hobby development.
Get Started
- Install ReSharper.
- Open a workspace or folder in VS Code, Cursor, or another compatible editor.
- ReSharper will automatically detect .sln / .slnx / .slnf solution files or a .csproj file.
If only one solution is found, it will open automatically. If multiple solutions exist, you can select the desired one from the Open Solution prompt.
For documentation and feature details, visit the official ReSharper Documentation.
If you encounter any issues or want to request new features, you can submit feedback through the JetBrains issue tracker.