vscode-smart-clicks
Select code between matching brackets or other syntax pairs in VS Code with Smart Clicks.
About vscode-smart-clicks
vscode-smart-clicks adds double-click selection rules for VS Code. Double-clicking characters such as brackets, -, =, or : selects the related inner content, identifier, attribute, element, function, or value, including HTML and JSX tag pairs. Rules are controlled through smartClicks.rules in VS Code settings, with the js-block rule disabled by default. The smartClicks.trigger command runs the selection at the current cursor without a mouse click and can be assigned to keyboard shortcuts.
Key features
- Double-click brackets to select inner content
- Double-click dash to select hyphenated identifier
- Double-click equals to select HTML attribute or assignment
- Double-click less-than to select entire HTML element
- Double-click arrow or colon to select function or value
- Trigger selection at cursor without mouse click
Best for: VS Code users who edit bracketed code, HTML, JSX, or JavaScript.
Good for
- Open source with MIT License
- Individual rules can be turned on or off in settings
- Selection can be triggered from command palette or keybinding
Watch out for
- js-block rule is disabled by default
- Vim keybinding example requires the VSCodeVim extension
vscode-smart-clicks at a glance
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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vscode-smart-clicks FAQ
How do I disable a specific selection rule?
Set the rule to false under smartClicks.rules in settings.json.
How do I use Smart Clicks without a mouse?
Run smartClicks.trigger from the command palette or bind it to a keyboard shortcut.
Is the js-block rule enabled by default?
No, the source states this rule is disabled by default.
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