TypeScript Autoawait

This VScode extension automatically add missing 'async/await' keywords when you save a typescript file.

Alert

This plugin is not intended for beginners. It’s simply a helper to reduce some repetitive work. You should have a solid understanding of how asynchronous behavior works in JavaScript before considering using it.

Why

When I develop backend applications, almost all of the logic is synchronous. Having to type "async/await" over and over again felt like a meaningless chore. Sometimes, when I forgot to add "await" somewhere and had to go back to fix it, it even annoyed me. But now, things are more comfortable.

Usage

Install the extension in VScode. There must be a "tsconfig.json" in your project folder.

Example

add "await" and/or "async"

1

async function test(){
    someAsyncFn()
}

2

function test(){
    someAsyncFn()
}

3

function test(){
    await someAsyncFn()
}

the above 3 scripts will be converted to

async function test(){
    await someAsyncFn()
}

no autoawait

If you do not want some async function to be added "await", use "//async" comment at the end of the call:

function test(){
    someAsyncFn() // async

Performance

The first converting is slow. Then it will be fast.