Dev Checklist is a simple, effective, and extensible checklist tool for developers directly inside Visual Studio Code. Use it to manage daily development tasks, project-specific todos, or custom onboarding checklists.
- ✅ Create and manage custom checklists
- 🕒 Built-in timer for time-bound tasks
- 📁 Checklist per workspace or project
- 🔄 Persistent storage of progress
- 🎯 Keyboard shortcuts for fast actions
- 🧠 Ideal for onboarding, reviews, or deployment routines
- Open the Command Palette:
Ctrl + Shift + P - Search for
Dev Checklist: Open Checklist - Start checking off your tasks or add new ones
You can also access the checklist in the sidebar view.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
Dev Checklist: Add Item |
Adds a new task to the checklist |
Dev Checklist: Start Timer |
Starts a timer for a checklist item |
Dev Checklist: Reset Checklist |
Clears all checklist items |
Coming soon: customize themes, checklist groups, and timer durations.
Example structure if using a media folder: