Publish to Open VSX

Publish the extension to the Open VSX registry for broader editor support.

What is Open VSX?

Open VSX is a neutral extension registry:

• Alternative to Microsoft's marketplace
• Required for non-Microsoft editors
• Used by Windsurf, Cursor, and others

Install CLI

Publish Command

From the extension directory:

Namespace Requirement

Your extension needs a unique namespace:

• Set in package.json under publisher
• Must match your Open VSX account name

Claim Namespace

1. Create account at open-vsx.org
2. Claim your publisher namespace
3. Verify ownership (usually via GitHub)

Verification State

• Unverified - Works but shows warning
• Verified - Trusted status
• Verification improves discoverability

Publishing Example

Post-Publishing

Extension becomes available at:

Users can now install via their editor's extension marketplace.