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description: "Discussion on \"VS Code: Simple Browser\". Updated September 16, 2025 to indicate that Flares have a singleton mode as explained by PEZ.\nI just learned about Calva Flares. Then I wondered, is there something built into VS Code for viewing webpages? There is! It’s called Simple Browser and was..."
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# [VS Code: Simple Browser](https://brettrowberry.com/vs-code-simple-browser?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Updated September 16, 2025 to indicate that Flares have a singleton mode as explained by PEZ. I just learned about Calva Flares. Then I wondered, is there something built into VS Code for viewing webpages? There is! It’s called Simple Browser and was...

Sep 12, 2025 · 1 min read · brettrowberry.com  
Updated Sep 17, 2025  
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## Written by

[Brett Rowberry](https://hashnode.com/@brettrowberry)

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I like programming (at work) and learning for fun. You'll often find me cooking and working on my house in my spare time.

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[Peter Strömberg aka PEZ](https://hashnode.com/@pappapez)

[Sep 12, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/vs-code-simple-browser/68c39b1314a218191c68ea43/comment/68c3bb60b9490dfb7db8a508)

Simple Browser is cool! Flares also have the advantage that you can open them in a side panel view. At least a singleton.

[Brett Rowberry](https://hashnode.com/@brettrowberry)

[Sep 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/vs-code-simple-browser/68c39b1314a218191c68ea43/comment/68c3bb60b9490dfb7db8a508#reply-68c80704c2360b6ec3546529)

Yes, you solved the mystery! [github.com/BetterThanTomorrow/calva/pull/2922](https://github.com/BetterThanTomorrow/calva/pull/2922)

[Peter Strömberg aka PEZ](https://hashnode.com/@pappapez)

[Sep 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/vs-code-simple-browser/68c39b1314a218191c68ea43/comment/68c3bb60b9490dfb7db8a508#reply-68c80da6655260e3915997e5)

Ah, thanks for fixing it!

[Brett Rowberry](https://hashnode.com/@brettrowberry)

[Sep 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/vs-code-simple-browser/68c39b1314a218191c68ea43/comment/68c3bb60b9490dfb7db8a508#reply-68ca208ee2ba91bce64de88b)

Article updated.