VS Code: paste as html

 VS Code has a built-in "Paste As" feature for inserting copied HTML content, so a separate plugin is often not needed for basic functionality. 

Using the Built-in Feature

This method is recommended for most users as it preserves HTML structure directly from a web browser. 

1. Copy the desired HTML content from a web page or another source to your clipboard.
2. In VS Code, open the Command Palette by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS).
3. Type Paste As in the command palette search bar.
4. Select the Insert HTML option from the list. 

The HTML code will be pasted into your editor. You may need to manually indent or format the code afterward, or enable editor.formatOnPaste in your settings to do so automatically. 

Alternative: Extensions

If the built-in feature doesn't meet your needs (e.g., for specific advanced formatting or cross-platform compatibility issues), you can explore dedicated extensions: 

• Paste Special: This extension provides a command to paste various clipboard formats, including HTML.
  • To use, press Ctrl+Alt+V (Windows) or use the Command Palette to select Paste Special.
• Paste from Web: An extension specifically designed to handle content copied from the web. 

You can install extensions by navigating to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X) in VS Code and searching for the extension name. 

Paste Special - Visual Studio Marketplace

A Visual Studio Code extension to paste different clipboard formats like text, HTML, RTF, CSV and file lists.

Paste from Web - Visual Studio Marketplace

Paste from Web is a Visual Studio Code extension that enables the ability to copy a resource from a copied URL directly without having to download the asset and import manually.