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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/InsecurePassword1 on 2026-01-01 22:08:16+00:00.
Hey all,
I wanted to share a small win and also ask for some honest feedback.
I recently got a VS Code extension approved in the marketplace that’s specifically for people building Home Assistant custom integrations. Right now it only supports custom integrations under custom_components, since that’s what I’ve been working on most.
I built it after running into the same HACS-related issues over and over, like manifest ordering, repo structure, branding requirements, and CI setup, and figured it would be helpful to catch those problems earlier.
The idea is to run checks locally while you’re developing an integration instead of finding out something’s wrong when you submit to HACS or open a PR. It flags common issues and, where it makes sense, helps you fix them.
If anyone wants to check it out, here’s the link:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=WeaveHub.hacs-integration-preflight
I’d really appreciate feedback from anyone who’s built HA integrations:
- Would this have been useful when you submitted yours?
- Are there checks you think are missing or unnecessary?
- Anything about the UX or workflow that feels off or needs updating?
Not trying to sell anything, just genuinely looking to improve it and make it more useful.
Thanks to everyone here who contributes to Home Assistant and helps keep the ecosystem strong.