PHP Parameter Hint for Visual Studio Code

PhpStorm Parameter Hints in VScode Screenshot

Inserts parameter hints(type, name or both) into function calls to easily understand the parameter role.

Note: This extension now uses VS Code's native Inlay Hints API, which properly respects word wrap and integrates seamlessly with the editor. Styling is controlled by your VS Code theme for consistency.

Installation

Open VS Code and click on Extensions Icon in the Activity Bar.
Type mrchetan.phpstorm-parameter-hints-in-vscode
Install the Extension Pack.

Settings

Name	Description	Default
`phpParameterHint.enabled`	Enable PHP Parameter Hint	true
`phpParameterHint.onSave`	Create parameter hints on document save	true
`phpParameterHint.saveDelay`	Delay in ms for on document save run	250
`phpParameterHint.onChange`	Create parameter hints on document change	true
`phpParameterHint.changeDelay`	Delay in ms for on document change run	100
`phpParameterHint.textEditorChangeDelay`	Delay in ms for on active text editor change	250
`phpParameterHint.php7`	True if php version is 7.0+, false otherwise	true
`phpParameterHint.collapseHintsWhenEqual`	Collapse hint when variable name is the same as parameter name, keep the hint if the argument is passed by reference or if the splat operator is used	true
`phpParameterHint.collapseTypeWhenEqual`	Collapse type when it is equal to the variable name	true
`phpParameterHint.showFullType`	Show full type, including namespaces instead of the short name	false
`phpParameterHint.hintOnlyLiterals`	Show hints only for literals	false
`phpParameterHint.hintOnlyLine`	Show hints only for current line/selection	true
`phpParameterHint.hintOnlyVisibleRanges`	Show hints only for visible ranges	false
`phpParameterHint.hintTypeName`	Hint only name(0 - default) / Hint type and name(1) / Hint type(2)	0
`phpParameterHint.showDollarSign`	Show dollar sign in front of parameter name	false

Commands

Name	Description	SHORTCUT
`phpParameterHint.toggle`	Hide / Show Hints	Key: CTRL + K H, Mac: CMD + K H
`phpParameterHint.toggleOnChange`	Hide / Show Hints on text change	Key: CTRL + K O, Mac: CMD + K O
`phpParameterHint.toggleOnSave`	Hide / Show Hints on document save	Key: CTRL + K S, Mac: CMD + K S
`phpParameterHint.toggleLiterals`	Hide / Show Hints only for literals	Key: CTRL + K L, Mac: CMD + K L
`phpParameterHint.toggleLine`	Hide / Show Hints only for current line/selection	Key: CTRL + K I, Mac: CMD + K I
`phpParameterHint.toggleCollapse`	Hide / Show Hints when variable name matches parameter name	Key: CTRL + K C, Mac: CMD + K C
`phpParameterHint.toggleTypeName`	Hint name(default), type and name or only type	Key: CTRL + K T, Mac: CMD + K T
`phpParameterHint.toggleCollapseType`	Toggle collapsing type and name when they are equal	Key: CTRL + K Y, Mac: CMD + K Y
`phpParameterHint.toggleFullType`	Hide / Show full type name(namespaces including)	Key: CTRL + K U, Mac: CMD + K U
`phpParameterHint.toggleVisibleRanges`	Hide / Show Hints only in visible ranges	Key: CTRL + K R, Mac: CMD + K R
`phpParameterHint.toggleDollarSign`	Hide / Show dollar sign in front of parameter name	Key: CTRL + K D, Mac: CMD + K D

Colors

Note: As of v2.2.0, the extension uses VS Code's native inlay hints styling. Customize the appearance using:

"workbench.colorCustomizations": {
  "editorInlayHint.foreground": "#8D9BD6",
  "editorInlayHint.background": "#292D3E"
}

You can also use VS Code's native inlay hints settings:

"editor.inlayHints.fontSize": 12,
"editor.inlayHints.fontFamily": "monospace"

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PhpStorm Parameter Hints in VScode

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PHP Parameter Hint for Visual Studio Code

Installation

Settings

Commands

Colors