====== VSCode Extension Checklist ======

**Version:** 2.1\\
**Scope:** Packaging, activation, performance, UX, and marketplace hygiene.

===== MUST =====

  * [ ] **Activation events** are minimal and correct; avoid "activate on *" unless justified
  * [ ] No long-running work on the extension host thread; async work is cancellable
  * [ ] Commands contribute consistent IDs, titles, and category grouping
  * [ ] Settings (''contributes.configuration'') are documented, validated, and have safe defaults
  * [ ] External tool invocations are validated/sanitized; workspace paths are treated as untrusted input
  * [ ] File IO is cross-platform safe (paths, encodings, line endings)
  * [ ] Telemetry (if any) is explicit, minimal, and documented (prefer none)
  * [ ] ''package.json'' metadata is complete (publisher/name/version/license/repository)
  * [ ] Marketplace assets exist (README, CHANGELOG); version bump follows semantic rules

===== SHOULD =====

  * [ ] Provide progress reporting and cancellation tokens for long operations
  * [ ] Avoid excessive file watching; debounce and scope watchers
  * [ ] Minimize extension size; avoid shipping unnecessary binaries/assets

===== NICE =====

  * [ ] Add smoke tests (basic activation + command run)
  * [ ] Provide "offline mode" behavior if the extension normally calls remote services

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<wvds:audit:template>
activationEvents defined
Commands consistent
repository field present
CHANGELOG.md exists
README.md present
</wvds:audit:template>

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//Version: 2.1 (Split)//\\
//Author: Wolfgang van der Stille//

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