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By Nils Werner · VS Code Marketplace · Programming Languages

Generates python docstrings automatically

View on VS Code Marketplace Fresh · Oct 19, 2026

autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator has 17,730,359 recorded installs on VS Code Marketplace.

It ranks #63 of 2,501 tracked VS Code Marketplace listings by installs.

It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 68 ratings.

PluginStats has 4 daily observations since Oct 16, 2026; the latest is from Oct 19, 2026.

Installs
17,730,359
Official API · Oct 19, 2026
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Rank
#63
Among tracked VS Code Marketplace listings

Rating: 4.91 / 5 from 68 ratings

About autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator

autoDocstring: VSCode Python Docstring Generator

Visual Studio Code extension to quickly generate docstrings for python functions.

Features

• Quickly generate a docstring snippet that can be tabbed through. • Choose between several different types of docstring formats. • Infers parameter types through pep484 type hints, default values, and var names. • Support for args, kwargs, decorators, errors, and parameter types

Docstring Formats

To turn off type generation in docstrings use the -notypes template of the desired format. The docBlockr format is a typed version of PEP0257.

• google • sphinx • numpy • docBlockr • one-line-sphinx • pep257

Usage

Cursor must be on the line directly below the definition to generate full auto-populated docstring

• Press enter after opening docstring with triple quotes (configurable """ or ''') • Keyboard shortcut: ctrl+shift+2 or cmd+shift+2 for mac • Can be changed in Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts -> extension.generateDocstring • Command: Generate Docstring • Right click menu: Generate Docstring

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• autoDocstring.docstringFormat: Switch between different docstring formats • autoDocstring.customTemplatePath: Path to a custom docstring template (absolute or relative to the project root) • autoDocstring.generateDocstringOnEnter: Generate the docstring on pressing enter after opening docstring • autoDocstring.includeExtendedSummary: Include extended summary section in docstring • autoDocstring.includeName: Include function name at the start of docstring • autoDocstring.startOnNewLine: New line before summary placeholder • autoDocstring.guessTypes: Infer types from type hints, default values and variable names • autoDocstring.quoteStyle: The style of quotes for docstrings

Custom Docstring Templates

This extension now supports custom templates. The extension uses the mustache.js templating engine. To use a custom template create a .mustache file and specify its path using the customTemplatePath configuration. View the included google docstring template for a usage example. The following tags are available for use in custom templates.

Variables

Sections

Additional Sections

Changelog

Check the CHANGELOG.md for any version changes.

Reporting issues

Report any issues on the github issues page. Follow the template and add as much information as possible.

Contributing

The source code for this extension is hosted on GitHub. Contributions, pull requests, suggestions, and bug reports are greatly appreciated.

• Post any issues and suggestions to the github issues page. Add the feature request tag to any feature requests or suggestions. • To contribute, fork the project and then create a pull request back to master. Please update the README if you make any noticeable feature changes. • There is no official contribution guide or code of conduct yet, but please follow the standard open source norms and be respectful in any comments you make.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details

Description from the VS Code Marketplace listing.

  • autodocstring
  • docblockr
  • docstring
  • documentation
  • generator
  • google
  • keybindings
  • numpy
  • pydocstring
  • python
  • sphinx
  • starlark

Where autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator sits in the listing

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Charts

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Adoption over time

autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator installs on VS Code Marketplace, last 90 days: 17,730,359 installs as of Oct 19, 2026.autoDocstring - Python Docstring Gener…Installs on VS Code Marketplace · Last 90 days17,730,359installs17.7M17.7M17.7M17.7M17.7M17.7M17.7M17.7MJul 21Aug 5Aug 20Sep 4Sep 19Oct 4Oct 19installsobservedarchived (Internet Archive)no observationsOct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026 · 4 observations · Updated Oct…pluginstats.com
autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator installs on VS Code Marketplace, last 90 days: 17,730,359 installs as of Oct 19, 2026.
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7/30/90-day growth

autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator installs growth on VS Code Marketplace: 7-day growth unavailable, 30-day growth unavailable, 90-day growth unavailable.autoDocstring - Python Docstring Gener…Installs growth on VS Code Marketplace17,730,359installs now7-day growthinsufficient historyInsufficient history30-day growthinsufficient historyInsufficient history90-day growthinsufficient historyInsufficient historyGrowth vs. nearest observation to each baseline date · Updated Oct 19, 2026pluginstats.com
autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator installs growth on VS Code Marketplace: 7-day growth unavailable, 30-day growth unavailable, 90-day growth unavailable.
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Ranking history

autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator VS Code Marketplace ranking history: currently #63 (by installs).autoDocstring - Python Docstring Gener…VS Code Marketplace ranking · by installs · Last 90 days#63current rank#61#62#63#64#65Jul 21Aug 5Aug 20Sep 4Sep 19Oct 4Oct 19rankOct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026 · 4 observations · Updated Oct 19, 2026pluginstats.com
autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator VS Code Marketplace ranking history: currently #63 (by installs).
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Ratings over time

autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator ratings on VS Code Marketplace, last 90 days: 68 ratings as of Oct 19, 2026.autoDocstring - Python Docstring Gener…Ratings on VS Code Marketplace · Last 90 days68ratings606264666870727476Jul 21Aug 5Aug 20Sep 4Sep 19Oct 4Oct 19ratingsobservedarchived (Internet Archive)no observationsOct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026 · 4 observations · Updated Oct…pluginstats.com
autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator ratings on VS Code Marketplace, last 90 days: 68 ratings as of Oct 19, 2026.
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Recent observations

Full history (4)
Recent installs observations for autoDocstring - Python Docstring Generator
Date (UTC)InstallsChange vs. previous
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Data source

Install counts, average rating, and rating counts come from the public Visual Studio Marketplace gallery API. Installs are cumulative and exclude updates.

Listing: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=njpwerner.autodocstring. First seen Oct 16, 2026; last successful collection Oct 19, 2026. See the methodology.