The zener VSCode extension brings powerful schematic visualization and advanced editing features directly into your Visual Studio Code workflow. With this extension, you can open .zen files and instantly see them rendered as interactive, traditional schematics—making it easier to understand, debug, and share your designs. Some key features include:
  • Live Preview: Instantly see your .zen files rendered as schematics as you edit, with real-time updates.
  • Syntax Highlighting: Full syntax support for Zener/Starlark code, making your code easier to read and write.
  • IntelliSense: Enjoy code completion, hover information, and signature help for a smoother editing experience.
  • Diagnostics: Real-time error checking and validation, with syntax and connection errors visually flagged.
  • Go to Definition: Quickly navigate to component and module definitions within your project.
  • Debugging: Step through your designs with the integrated debugger to better understand and troubleshoot your circuits.
Light mode interface To get started, install the extension from either the VSCode Marketplace or Open VSX Registry. Open a .zen file and click the “Open Schematic” button in the editor toolbar. The extension is designed to be fast, lightweight, and seamlessly integrated into your existing development environment. For more details and advanced usage, see the extension pages linked above.