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Yarn Spinner for VS Code

A powerful extension for writing, previewing, and debugging Yarn scripts in Visual Studio Code.

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Yarn Spinner for VS Code showing the editor, dialogue preview, and graph view

Syntax Highlighting

Keywords, character names, options, commands, and variables are all colour-coded.

Visual Graph View

See every node and connection in an interactive graph. Drag, rearrange, colour-code.

Live Preview

Run your dialogue right inside VS Code. Pick options, watch variables change.

Autocomplete

Suggestions for node names, variables, commands, and functions as you type.

Hover Info & Types

Hover a variable to see its type, default, and description. Catches type errors early.

Jump-to-Node

Cmd-click any node name to jump to its definition. Navigate large scripts effortlessly.

Live Share

Write together in real-time using VS Code Live Share.

Export

Export as standalone HTML, GraphViz diagram, or recording spreadsheet.

Sticky Notes & Colours

Add sticky notes. Colour-code nodes to organise storylines and characters.

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Writing Yarn in VS Code

Graph view, autocomplete, node navigation, and everything for efficient writing.

Previewing Your Dialogue

Run and test your scripts inside the editor with the built-in preview pane.

Writing Together

Collaborate in real-time with teammates using VS Code Live Share.

Project Files

Configure source patterns, localization, and compiler settings.

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Try Yarn Spinner

Write and run Yarn scripts right in your browser. No install needed — perfect for learning and quick experiments.

Playground Coming Soon

A new standalone editor for Yarn Spinner. Currently in development.