ContextBlur for VS Code
Install in under 10 seconds, then blur API keys, tokens, .env values, and secrets while streaming, recording, or pair programming.
Free · VS Code 1.75+ · macOS, Windows, Linux
ext install Smerda.contextblur
Values auto-detected and blurred — your stream sees nothing
Features
Everything you need to code in public
From auto-detection to team configs, your secrets stay hidden without changing your workflow.
Auto-detect sensitive patterns
API keys, tokens, .env values, connection strings, and passwords — detected and blurred the moment you open a file.
File explorer blur
Filenames matching .env, secrets.*, and credentials.* are blurred in the sidebar so they stay hidden during streams.
Presentation mode
One toggle to blur every sensitive file and inline value at once. Activate before going live, deactivate when done.
Custom regex patterns
Define your own blur patterns in settings.json. Match internal IDs, proprietary tokens, or anything unique to your stack.
Team-shared configs
Version-controlled config files that keep your whole team protected. No manual setup needed for new contributors.
Live Share support
Blurs stay active during VS Code Live Share sessions. Collaborators see blurred values, not your actual secrets.
How it works
Three steps. Zero config.
Install
Search "ContextBlur" in the VS Code Extensions panel, run "ext install Smerda.contextblur", or click the button above.
Open a project
Sensitive patterns are auto-detected and blurred the moment your files load.
Go live
Toggle presentation mode before streaming or sharing. One shortcut, everything hidden.
Pricing
Free to start. Pro when you need it.
Free
- API key & token detection
- .env value detection
- File explorer blur
- Presentation mode
- Live Share support
Start protecting your code today
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