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+---
+author:
+ - name: "Mickaël CANOUIL, _Ph.D._"
+ orcid: "0000-0002-3396-4549"
+ url: "https://mickael.canouil.fr"
+title: "Quarto Wizard 1.0.0: Democratising Quarto Extension Management"
+description: |
+ Introducing a game-changing extension for VS Code and Positron that transforms Quarto extensions management with an intuitive GUI for extensions and templates.
+date: "2025-10-20"
+categories:
+ - community
+ - quarto
+ - vscode
+ - positron
+ - extensions
+ - productivity
+image: featured.png
+image-alt: "Cartoon dog wizard wearing blue hat with red band holding magic wand creating HTML and CSS code scrolls in starry night scene."
+lang: en-GB
+number-sections: false
+link-external-newwindow: true
+lightbox: true
+include-in-header:
+ - text: |
+
+quarto-wizard: '[]{.quarto-wizard title="Quarto Wizard Logo" aria-label="Quarto Wizard Logo"}'
+alt-text:
+ extensions-marketplace: |
+ Visual Studio Code Extensions Marketplace showing Quarto Wizard search results with install button.
+ quarto-extensions-home: |
+ Quarto Extensions website displaying grid of extension cards including webr, Reveal.js Clean theme, and Hikmah Academic templates.
+ quarto-extensions-modal: |
+ Quarto Extensions website with Install Options popup showing manual terminal command and Quarto Wizard installation options for Visual Studio Code, Positron, and VSCodium.
+ quarto-extensions-template: |
+ Quarto Extensions website in list view showing Template extensions with install and use buttons.
+ vscode-activity-bar: |
+ Quarto Wizard Extensions Installed panel in Visual Studio Code showing no extensions installed message with green Install Extensions button.
+ vscode-install: |
+ Quarto Wizard extension selection dialog showing list of available extensions with checkboxes including LIVE, HIGHLIGHT TEXT, GITHUB, and other Quarto extensions.
+ vscode-update: |
+ Quarto Wizard Extensions Installed panel showing expanded iconify extension details with update button and version information.
+ vscode-template: |
+ Visual Studio Code showing Quarto Wizard with installed extensions list and document editor displaying invoice template with YAML frontmatter.
+editor:
+ render-on-save: true
+---
+
+:::: {.callout-note title="Community Contribution"}
+
+The {{< meta quarto-wizard >}} Quarto Wizard extension and listing directory website are built and maintained by [{{< meta author.1 >}}]({{< meta authors.1.url >}}).
+
+In this post, he explains what it is and how it can help you manage Quarto extensions directly from Positron or Visual Studio Code.
+
+:::
+
+{
+ .hero-banner
+ .img-fluid
+ fig-align="center"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta image-alt >}}'
+ width="600px"
+}
+
+I'm absolutely thrilled to announce **{{< meta quarto-wizard >}} Quarto Wizard 1.0.0**, a groundbreaking extension for Visual Studio Code and Positron that transforms how you interact with the Quarto ecosystem.
+If you've ever found yourself wrestling with command-line extension management or struggling to discover the perfect template for your project, this tool is about to become your new best friend.
+
+Install it today from the [VS Code marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mcanouil.quarto-wizard) or [Open VSX Registry](https://open-vsx.org/extension/mcanouil/quarto-wizard):
+
+
+:::: {layout-ncol="2"}
+
+:::: {}
+
+- Via VS Code or Positron Extensions view:
+
+ - Search for "Quarto Wizard".
+ - Click "Install".
+
+ {
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.extensions-marketplace >}}'
+ }
+ {
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.extensions-marketplace >}}'
+ }
+
+:::
+
+:::: {}
+
+- Via the command line:
+
+ :::: {.panel-tabset}
+
+ ## Visual Studio Code
+
+ ```{.bash filename="Terminal"}
+ code --install-extension mcanouil.quarto-wizard
+ ```
+
+ :::: {.callout-tip}
+
+ Be sure to execute the command *Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH* from Visual Studio Code's Command Palette ({{< kbd win=Ctrl-Shift-P mac=Cmd-Shift-P linux=Ctrl-Shift-P >}}) if you haven't done so already.
+
+ :::
+
+ ## Positron
+
+ ```{.bash filename="Terminal"}
+ positron --install-extension mcanouil.quarto-wizard
+ ```
+
+ :::: {.callout-tip}
+
+ Be sure to execute the command *Shell Command: Install 'positron' command in PATH* from Positron's Command Palette ({{< kbd win=Ctrl-Shift-P mac=Cmd-Shift-P linux=Ctrl-Shift-P >}}) if you haven't done so already.
+
+ :::
+
+ :::
+
+:::
+
+:::
+
+Quarto has revolutionised scientific and technical publishing by enabling reproducible documents that seamlessly blend code, narrative text, and visualisation.
+However, one persistent friction point has been managing the rich and ever-growing ecosystem of extensions and templates—until now.
+
+## {{< meta quarto-wizard >}} Quarto Wizard: Your GUI for Quarto extensions
+
+I designed **Quarto Wizard** to address a fundamental challenge I've observed in the community: whilst Quarto's command-line interface is powerful, many users prefer visual interfaces for discovering, installing, and managing extensions.
+
+### Seamless IDE integration
+
+**Quarto Wizard integrates beautifully with both the VS Code and Positron ecosystems**, appearing as a dedicated icon in the Activity Bar alongside your other development tools.
+This provides instant access to extension management without disrupting your coding flow, whether you're in Microsoft's VS Code or Posit's new Positron IDE.
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-activity-bar >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-activity-bar >}}'
+}
+
+The solution is **multi-modal installation**: you can now install extensions through multiple pathways that suit your workflow: from the command line, through the web directory, or via the **Quarto Wizard** GUI in your IDE.
+
+:::: {layout-ncol="2" layout-valign="center"}
+
+1. Open the Command Palette ({{< kbd win=Ctrl-Shift-P mac=Cmd-Shift-P linux=Ctrl-Shift-P >}}).
+2. Type `Quarto Wizard: Install Extensions` and select it.
+3. Browse the list of available Quarto extensions.
+4. Select the Quarto extension(s) you want to install.
+5. Answer the prompts to confirm the installation.
+
+:::: {}
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-install >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-install >}}'
+}
+
+:::
+
+:::
+
+### Intelligent extension management
+
+The **"Recently Installed Extensions"** feature helps track your workflow and easily reproduce project setups across different environments.
+This is invaluable for researchers collaborating across multiple machines or teaching workshops where consistent setups are essential, regardless of whether team members use VS Code or Positron.
+
+What makes this particularly powerful is that **Quarto Wizard** tracks which extensions were installed through its interface by adding `source` metadata to the `_extensions.yml` file, enabling seamless updates and removals.[^1]
+This source tracking transforms extension maintenance from manual archaeology into an effortless workflow.
+The extension maintains detailed metadata about installed extensions, enabling batch operations and dependency tracking.
+The Explorer View provides a comprehensive overview of all installed extensions with visual indicators for updates and management options.
+
+[^1]: Quarto CLI does not natively track installation sources as of version 1.8.24 ([quarto-dev/quarto-cli#11468](https://github.com/quarto-dev/quarto-cli/issues/11468)).
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-update >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-update >}}'
+}
+
+### Template workflow simplified
+
+Beyond extension management, I've designed **Quarto Wizard** to ease the process of discovering and using document templates.
+Once you've selected a template, **Quarto Wizard** lets you customise and save the document.
+The file is not created until you confirm, allowing you to adjust the filename and location.
+
+:::: {layout-ncol="2" layout-valign="center"}
+
+1. Open the Command Palette ({{< kbd win=Ctrl-Shift-P mac=Cmd-Shift-P linux=Ctrl-Shift-P >}}).
+2. Type `Quarto Wizard: Use Template` and select it.
+3. Browse the list of available Quarto templates.
+4. Select the Quarto template(s) you want to use.
+5. Answer the prompts to confirm the selection.
+
+:::: {}
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-template >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.vscode-template >}}'
+}
+
+:::
+
+:::
+
+## Powered by a comprehensive extension directory
+
+### A curated catalogue of 250+ extensions
+
+At the heart of **Quarto Wizard** lies the [Quarto Extensions directory (m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/)](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/), a comprehensive listing I maintain that catalogues extensions from across the entire Quarto ecosystem.
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.quarto-extensions-home >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.quarto-extensions-home >}}'
+}
+
+To date, it includes over 250 extensions contributed by the community, covering a vast array of functionalities from citation management to interactive visualisations.
+This directory powers **Quarto Wizard**'s discovery features, providing rich metadata about each extension including descriptions, licensing, version tags, and GitHub stars.
+The directory is continuously updated through GitHub's API, ensuring you always have access to the latest extensions from the community.
+
+### One-click installation from the web
+
+What's particularly exciting is that you can install extensions or use templates **directly from the website itself**.
+Each extension listed at [m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) includes multiple installation options: traditional command-line via terminal, or one-click installation through **Quarto Wizard** in VS Code, Positron, or VSCodium.
+Simply browse the directory, find the extension you need, and choose your preferred installation method.
+The website generates the appropriate commands or launches your IDE directly.
+This flexibility means teams with mixed technical backgrounds can all access the same powerful extensions.
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.quarto-extensions-modal >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.quarto-extensions-modal >}}'
+}
+
+For example, you might want to add the [**Iconify**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-iconify) extension to access over 200,000 open source vector icons in your documents, or the [**Animate**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-animate) extension to bring your presentations to life with CSS animations.
+Perhaps the [**Spotlight**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-spotlight) extension for Reveal.js catches your eye for creating dramatic Reveal.js presentations that highlight your mouse position.
+All of these extensions (and hundreds more) are just a click away.
+
+### Template discovery made easy
+
+Additionally, the Quarto Extensions directory excels at **template discovery and deployment** which is enhanced with powerful filtering options: you can sort by recently updated, filter by popularity, browse by categories (*i.e.*, Shortcodes, Filters, Formats, Projects, Reveal.js Plugins), or search for specific functionality.
+Each extension clearly indicates whether it's a template with **"Use"** buttons alongside **"Install"** options.
+
+{
+ .dark-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-dark"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.quarto-extensions-template >}}'
+}
+
+{
+ .light-content
+ .img-fluid .img-thumbnail .rounded-3 .border-light
+ width="500px" fig-align="center" group="quarto-wizard-light"
+ fig-alt='{{< meta alt-text.quarto-extensions-template >}}'
+}
+
+Whether you're crafting an academic paper using journal-specific formats, creating professional invoices with my [**Invoice**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-invoice) extension template, or building stunning presentations with themed templates like my [**Reveal.js Coeos**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-revealjs-coeos) extension, browsing available templates becomes as simple as scrolling through a curated gallery.
+
+This directory creates a seamless experience: instead of manually searching GitHub repositories or memorising command-line syntax, you can browse hundreds of extensions with detailed information at your fingertips.
+This transforms extension discovery from a treasure hunt into a curated shopping experience.
+
+## Addressing real workflow friction
+
+I designed **Quarto Wizard** and the extension directory at [m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) to directly tackle several persistent Quarto pain points I've encountered:
+
+- **Discovery challenges**: Finding relevant extensions in the growing ecosystem becomes intuitive through the visual browser interface powered by the comprehensive extensions directory.
+
+- **Command-line intimidation**: Users who prefer graphical interfaces no longer need to memorise terminal commands.
+
+- **Document setup complexity**: Template-based document initialisation eliminates manual YAML configuration.
+
+- **Extension maintenance**: Updates, removals, and dependency management become point-and-click operations rather than command-line archaeology.
+
+- **Source tracking**: **Quarto Wizard** automatically adds source metadata to installed extensions, enabling future updates and proper version management.
+
+- **Stable installations**: **Quarto Wizard** installs extensions from GitHub releases/tags by default instead of the potentially unstable default branch, ensuring more reliable installations and more replicable environments.
+
+## Perfect for diverse use cases
+
+The extension shines across multiple scenarios:
+
+- **Academic researchers** can quickly install citation management tools, bibliography extensions like [**Multibib**](https://github.com/pandoc-ext/multibib) or [**Section Bibliographies**](https://github.com/pandoc-ext/section-bibliographies), and journal-specific formatting, whether they're using VS Code or Positron for their analysis work.
+
+- **Data scientists** gain easy access to computational extensions like [**WebR**](https://github.com/coatless/quarto-webr), visualisation tools, and interactive notebook capabilities.
+ This is particularly powerful in Positron, which is designed specifically for data science workflows.
+
+- **Technical writers** can browse and install extensions for enhanced typography with for example the [**Highlight Text**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-highlight-text) extension for multi-format text highlighting, code highlighting, and advanced formatting options of their Reveal.js presentations with [**Reveal.js Editable**](https://github.com/EmilHvitfeldt/quarto-revealjs-editable) extension in their preferred IDE.
+
+- **Workshop instructors** can ensure all participants have consistent extension setups through guided installation processes, regardless of whether attendees prefer VS Code or Positron.
+
+## Future-ready architecture
+
+I've built **Quarto Wizard** on robust foundations that ensure long-term reliability.
+The extension integrates with GitHub's API through the [Quarto Extensions directory](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) for real-time metadata, includes attestation verification for security, and maintains full compatibility with both VS Code and Positron environments.
+
+The modular architecture allows for future enhancements whilst maintaining backwards compatibility.
+As the Quarto ecosystem continues expanding and as Positron evolves alongside VS Code, **Quarto Wizard** will support new extension types and project management workflows in both environments.
+
+## Getting started today
+
+Begin your **Quarto Wizard** journey by installing the extension from the VS Code marketplace, the Open VSX Registry, or directly through your IDE's Extensions view.
+Once installed, the **Quarto Wizard** icon appears in your Activity Bar, providing immediate access to extension management and project tools.
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+You have multiple paths to explore Quarto extensions:
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+1. **Through Quarto Wizard**: Click the **Quarto Wizard** icon in your IDE's Activity Bar and browse the integrated catalogue.
+2. **Via the web directory**: Visit [m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions](https://m.canouil.dev/quarto-extensions/) where you can browse all extensions and install them directly from the website.
+ Each extension offers installation buttons for **Quarto Wizard**, VS Code, Positron, VSCodium, or traditional terminal commands.
+3. **Traditional command-line**: Use the familiar `quarto add` commands if you prefer.
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+Try installing your first extension: perhaps [**Iconify**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-iconify) extension for comprehensive icon support or [**GitHub**](https://github.com/mcanouil/quarto-github) for seamless GitHub linking.
+Whether you click "Install" on the website, use **Quarto Wizard**'s interface, or type commands in the terminal, the choice is yours.
+The difference in experience compared to traditional command-line installation is immediately apparent, especially when browsing the visual catalogue with its filtering options, popularity indicators, and rich metadata.
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+I believe **Quarto Wizard** represents a significant step forward in making Quarto's powerful publishing capabilities accessible to users regardless of their comfort level with command-line tools or their choice of IDE.
+By providing intuitive visual interfaces for complex operations, **Quarto Wizard** democratises access to the rich Quarto ecosystem whilst maintaining the flexibility and power that makes Quarto exceptional.
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+The future of reproducible publishing is here, and it's more accessible than ever in whichever modern development environment you prefer.