VS Code Extension

Add and manage native-mate components directly from the VS Code command palette. No terminal needed.

Installation

Search for native-mate in the VS Code Extensions marketplace, or install from the command line:

bash
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code --install-extension native-mate.native-mate

Commands

Open the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and type “native-mate”:

CommandDescription
native-mate: Add componentBrowse and add components via a searchable quick pick menu
native-mate: Upgrade componentsCheck and apply updates for installed components
native-mate: Open Theme StudioPreview theme presets and copy config to native-mate.json

Features

  • Quick Pick component browser — multi-select components with search, category labels, and descriptions
  • Auto-detects package manager — uses npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun based on your lockfile
  • Status bar shortcut — a persistent button in the status bar for quick access when a native-mate.json is detected
  • Theme Studio panel — preview all 4 presets (zinc, slate, rose, midnight) and copy the config JSON
  • Auto-init prompt — if no config is found, offers to run native-mate init for you

Requirements

  • VS Code >= 1.85.0
  • A project with native-mate.json (or let the extension create one)

Activation

The extension activates automatically when it detects a native-mate.json file in your workspace. The status bar button appears once activated.