SuperDoc for VS Code

Open, edit, and review Word documents directly in VS Code.

Features

• Full DOCX rendering — pagination, headings, tables, lists, signature blocks
• Edit in place — type, format, and save without leaving VS Code
• Tracked changes — AI agents can suggest edits as Word tracked changes
• Comments — view and add Word comments with margin bubbles
• Live reload — when an external process modifies the file, the document refreshes automatically
• Auto-save — changes are saved as you type
• Context menu — right-click any .docx in the Explorer and choose "Open with SuperDoc"

Install

Search "SuperDoc" in the VS Code Extensions panel, or:

ext install superdoc-dev.superdoc-vscode-ext

Once installed, click any .docx file to open it with SuperDoc.

AI Integration

SuperDoc provides an MCP server that lets AI agents read, edit, and comment on Word documents programmatically. Combined with this extension, you get a live preview of AI-suggested changes — tracked changes and comments appear in real time as the agent works.

Part of SuperDoc

This extension is powered by SuperDoc — open-source DOCX editing for the browser and server. No server calls — your documents never leave your machine.

License

AGPL-3.0 · Enterprise license available