I built an offline manga reader inside VS Code and Cursor
During long compile times and debugging runs, I got tired of switching windows just to read a chapter of manga or webtoons. So I put together MangaBar , a lightweight extension for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and VSCodium. It pulls from MangaDex and Keiyoushi/Tachiyomi extensions directly into an editor panel or secondary sidebar. It supports local offline downloads and zoom/pan. The project is…
Dev.to reports on the creation of MangaBar, an offline manga reader extension for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and VSCodium. This lightweight tool pulls content from MangaDex and other sources directly into an editor panel or secondary sidebar, enabling users to read manga while coding. The project, entirely written in TypeScript and open-source under the MIT license, is available on GitHub and the VS Code Marketplace.
Users can also access the Open VSX version for further customization. The author invites feedback on desired features and additional sources for future development.
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