What is vscode-position?

Vscode-position helps VS Code users retrieve or set the text cursor position using byte offsets. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is vscode-position for?

vscode-position is a consumer product built for VS Code developers and power users.

Is vscode-position free?

Yes — vscode-position is free to use.

What platforms does vscode-position run on?

vscode-position runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is vscode-position still active?

Unverified. vscode-position has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

Who develops vscode-position?

vscode-position is developed by jtr.

How long has vscode-position been around?

vscode-position first shipped in 2018.

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vscode-position

Name: vscode-position
Author: jtr

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

A VS Code extension that gets and sets the editor cursor position by byte offset. It supports keybinding-based commands for developers and power users who need precise text navigation or editor automation.

FreeWebWindowsmacOSLinux

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Overview

4 features

vscode-position is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It helps VS Code users retrieve or set the text cursor position using byte offsets. It is built as a consumer product for VS Code developers and power users. vscode-position costs nothing to use. It ships for the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

jtr builds and maintains vscode-position, and it first shipped in 2018. Key capabilities include byte offset cursor positioning, cursor position retrieval, and cursor position setting.

Byte offset cursor positioning
Cursor position retrieval
Cursor position setting
Keybindings support

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

BrowserWindowsmacOSLinux

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 11:13 UTC
vscode-position verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about vscode-position

What is vscode-position?: Vscode-position helps VS Code users retrieve or set the text cursor position using byte offsets. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is vscode-position for?: vscode-position is a consumer product built for VS Code developers and power users.
Is vscode-position free?: Yes — vscode-position is free to use.
What platforms does vscode-position run on?: vscode-position runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is vscode-position still active?: Unverified. vscode-position has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who develops vscode-position?: vscode-position is developed by jtr.
How long has vscode-position been around?: vscode-position first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: VS Code developers and power users
Model: B2C
Solves: Helps VS Code users retrieve or set the text cursor position using byte offsets.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: jtr.vscode-position

Developer

jtr

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 91
Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: vscode-position-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 27 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=jtr.vscode-position

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