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PL/SQL for VS Code

Syntax highlighting extension

Practical PL/SQL highlighting for real database code.

A focused Visual Studio Code extension for PL/SQL, SQL, packages, triggers, procedures, functions, and SQL*Plus scripts. Lightweight, theme-friendly, and built to stay easy to maintain.

Install manually See coverage

Current status: production-ready for manual installation, with Marketplace publication planned next.

Language ID: plsql
Scope name : source.plsql
Theme mode : light + dark
Install     : VSIX (for now)
Focus       : syntax quality and maintainability

Why this extension exists

This project provides a dedicated PL/SQL highlighting experience for VS Code without bundling unnecessary extension features. It is designed for people who work with database code daily and want a grammar that stays organized, fast, and predictable.

  • Lightweight by design

    The extension focuses on syntax highlighting and language registration only. No extra runtime features, no unnecessary payload.

  • Theme-compatible scopes

    The grammar uses broadly supported scope families such as entity.name.function.*, keyword.*, and storage.type.* for better compatibility across popular themes.

  • Ready for real PL/SQL files

    Common file types like .sql, .pls, .pks, .pkb, .fnc, .prc, .trg, and SQL*Plus-style scripts are already mapped.

  • Easy to maintain

    The grammar, docs, validation scripts, and release workflow are organized to keep future changes simple.

Current release snapshot

Item Value
Extension name PL/SQL
Current site branch site
Current extension version 1.2.0
Install method Manual VSIX installation
Next milestone Marketplace publication

What you can do next

  1. Read the overview to understand the project status and goals.
  2. Follow the installation guide to build and install locally.
  3. Review coverage for supported syntax areas and file extensions.
  4. Use the roadmap page to keep upcoming work visible.