Esben Peterson, he's the original developer of Prettier for VS Code, as can be seen in the commit history.

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`esbenp.prettier-vscode` isn't consistent with `prettier` in `package.json` · Issue #3438 · prettier/prettier-vscode
June 19, 2024 - The Prettier VSCode extension does not format them, and the prettier formatting check will fail. esbenp.prettier-vscode should format *.config.ts and test/ui/**.spec.ts files exactly as
Published   Jun 19, 2024
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How to Install Prettier in Your Codebase and VSCode - DEV Community
August 14, 2024 - Next you can setup a Prettier plugin for your IDE. I use Visual Studio Code, but there are also plugins for many other editors. For VSCode, install this extension: esbenp.prettier-vscode
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esbenp.prettier-vscode formats more than needed by normal prettier
Summary esbenp.prettier-vscode reformats code that when running npx prettier --write filename it will format this : export class Test { private test(params: any) { console.log(); } private test2() ... More on github.com
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visual studio code - What does "esbenp" stand for in Prettier config in settings.json? - Stack Overflow
I see esbenp a lot, but it's really hard to find what it stands for. ... Esben Peterson, he's the original developer of Prettier for VS Code, as can be seen in the commit history. More on stackoverflow.com
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Why my VS code pettier not working ?
With the extension Prettier-Code Formatter installed, set "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode" in User Settings.json. Reload the window, then open command palette, choose format document with, you would see prettier there. Try this and see if it solves your question. More on reddit.com
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Prettier is driving me crazy
I've found it will refuse to format if I have some serious syntax error which breaks its parser. ESLint can help track down the problem... or just running the file to make it crash. "No configuration provided for [path/file] Is your project set up in a non-root directory? Perhaps you need to tweak prettier to correctly resolve the config file? There is a precedence when resolving configs, and your VS Code settings will be at the very bottom of that, so make sure there's no conflicting config file. Take a look at their docs for the precedence. More on reddit.com
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github.com › prettier › prettier-vscode › issues › 3631
esbenp.prettier-vscode formats more than needed by normal prettier · Issue #3631 · prettier/prettier-vscode
January 1, 2025 - Summary esbenp.prettier-vscode reformats code that when running npx prettier --write filename it will format this : export class Test { private test(params: any) { console.log(); } private test2() { this.test({ parameter1: 1, parameter2:...
Published   Feb 19, 2025
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Prettier - Code formatter - Visual Studio Marketplace
Extension for Visual Studio Code - DEPRECATED: Please use esbenp.prettier-vscode instead.
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userwei's Note
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Prettier | userwei's Note
Prettier # Install the Prettier - Code formatter extension in Visual Studio Code Add configuration in Visual Studio Code settings { "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode", "editor.formatOnSave": true }
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Taming Your Code: A Friendly Guide to Running Prettier in VS Code - Oreate AI Blog
January 28, 2026 - A friendly guide to setting up and running Prettier in VS Code for consistent code formatting, covering default formatter settings, disabling conflicts, project-specific rules, and formatting on save.
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prettier-vscode can be installed using the extension sidebar – it’s called “Prettier - Code formatter.” Check its repository for configuration and shortcuts.
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r/vscode on Reddit: Why my VS code pettier not working ?
March 13, 2021 -

I have been searching google for several hours.

Many user have similar problem with me. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/52586965/why-does-prettier-does-not-format-code-in-vs-code/64273353#64273353

But none of the solution works for me.

https://imgur.com/2ssn1Vt

I have prettier installed. And I have tried the following

1.Command + Shift + p

2.type format document with

3.select Configure Default Formatter...

https://imgur.com/xw5oYvS

Then I cant select Prettier as default.

I only give me Python(default) as the only option.

I have a setting.json inside my root. Is it related?

https://imgur.com/KbEdsOV

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Visual Studio Code extension for Prettier. Contribute to prettier/prettier-vscode development by creating an account on GitHub.
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How To Use Prettier in Visual Studio Code
March 18, 2024 - In this guide, you will learn how to install Prettier in Visual Studio Code and how to use it to format code.
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Format Code with Prettier in Visual Studio Code
August 3, 2025 - { "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode", "editor.formatOnSave": true, "editor.formatOnPaste": true, "editor.formatOnType": false } For language-specific formatting, you can override the default formatter: { "[javascript]": { "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode" }, "[typescript]": { "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode" }, "[json]": { "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode" } } Creating a Prettier Configuration File: Create a .prettierrc file in your project root with your preferred settings: { "semi": true, "trailingComma": "es5", "singleQ
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Automatic Code Formatting with Visual Studio Code and Prettier
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How to use Prettier in VS Code
February 14, 2022 - "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode" } Afterward, a JavaScript file should format automatically once you save it. Now you don't need to worry about your code formatting anymore, because Prettier takes care of it. Prettier comes with a few options which you can apply globally too; which I like to do for my personal projects: "editor.formatOnSave": true ·
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Format Code with Prettier in Visual Studio Code: Setup Guide | DigitalOcean
August 1, 2025 - Note: If you do not see a prompt for selecting a default formatter, you can manually set Prettier as the default formatter in VS Code. Open your Settings and set Editor: Default Formatter to esbenp.prettier-vscode.
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HumanKode
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Set up Prettier and VS Code to Format Your Code
March 28, 2025 - Install the prettier extension for VS Code here: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=esbenp.prettier-vscode · Create a .prettierrc file and place it in the root of your project. .prettierrc ·
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How to use Prettier in VS Code - Code Formatting - YouTube
In this video I will show you how to install and configure Prettier Code Formatter in VS Code. Formatting code consistently can be a challenge. Code formatt...
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