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VS Code

DevPulse groups VS Code's main window, extension host, and language server processes into one unified view. It catches runaway TypeScript servers, bloated extension hosts, and forgotten remote sessions.

Extension host trackingLanguage serversElectron app
1–6 GB
Typical RAM
8–30
Processes
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Monitored

Why DevPulse monitors VS Code

VS Code is an Electron app that spawns separate processes for each extension host, language server, and terminal. A single workspace with TypeScript, ESLint, and Prettier can consume 3+ GB. Multiple windows multiply this.

What DevPulse detects

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Process grouping (main + extensions + LSPs)Free
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Total memory at a glanceFree
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Extension host memory trackingFree
PRO
TypeScript server detectionPro
PRO
Zombie language server detectionPro
PRO
Per-workspace memory attributionPro

Quick tips to reduce VS Code RAM

1 Disable extensions you don't use in the current workspace (workspace-specific settings)

2 Use VS Code's built-in process explorer: Help → Open Process Explorer

3 Close workspaces you're not actively editing

4 Consider disabling TypeScript's auto-import suggestions for large monorepos

Monitor VS Code with DevPulse

See exactly how much RAM VS Code is consuming, grouped intelligently with all its child processes.

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Category

editor

Availability

Free + Pro features

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