LibreLinkUp Extension for Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code extension that displays CGM blood glucose levels in your Visual Studio Code status bar
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VS Code extension that shows the latest FreeStyle Libre glucose reading in the status bar
- for
- Developers who use VS Code and want to monitor their own or a loved one’s glucose levels
- pricing
- free
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Automatic glucose fetch — Periodically retrieves the most recent reading from LibreLinkUp and displays it in the status bar
- Trend indicator — Shows a visual indicator of glucose trend next to the value
- High/low warnings — Displays pop-up messages and changes background color on out-of-range readings
- Manual update command — Command palette entry to fetch the latest reading and show its timestamp
- Configurable settings — Username, password, region, patient ID, units, warning options and update interval are customizable
- Debug output channel — Writes info, warning and error logs to a dedicated output channel for troubleshooting
Use cases
- Monitor personal glucose while coding to avoid distractions
- Keep an eye on a family member’s glucose levels during remote work
- Get quick visual alerts for high or low glucose without leaving the IDE
LibreLinkUp Extension for Visual Studio Code FAQ
What do I need to use the extension?+
You must have a FreeStyle Libre account, the LibreLinkUp app installed, and a LibreLinkUp username/password.
Can I monitor someone else’s glucose?+
Yes, you can invite yourself to a friend or family member’s LibreLinkUp account and view their readings.
How often does the extension check for new data?+
The update interval is configurable in minutes via the `updateInterval` setting.
What happens if glucose is out of range?+
The extension shows a warning pop-up and changes the status bar background color for high or low values.
Where can I report issues?+
Open a GitHub issue via the repository link provided in the extension’s marketplace page.
Summarized by DevHunt from marketplace.visualstudio.com · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
