Add syntax highlighting for ReStructuredText by default

[santosh]

I am primarily a Python guy, I write Python code, including documentation for them. Sometimes I have to generate documentation using Sphinx, which understands rst by default (it supports markdown, but that's a different story).

The rst syntax highlighting is currently available with extensions but installing an extension just for syntax highlighting would be overkill for me.

VSCode already has syntax highlighting support for markdown. I understand rst is not used by vast majority of developers, but it would be great to have support for ReStructuredText by default.

[vscodebot]

(Experimental duplicate detection)
Thanks for submitting this issue. Please also check if it is already covered by an existing one, like:

• reStructuredText: Go to Symbol in File... not supported (#65083)

[santosh]

Yes, both issues are similar, this one being specific to syntax highlighting.

[vscodebot]

We try to keep VS Code lean and we think the functionality you're asking for is great for a VS Code extension. Maybe you can already find one that suits you in the VS Code Marketplace. Just in case, in a few simple steps you can get started writing your own extension. See also our issue reporting guidelines.

Happy Coding!

[mjbvz]

We only add a built-in grammar if it will benefit a large number of users. We don't see these numbers of restructured text

Also, extensions often provide a better experience since:

• They can be updated independently of VS Code
• Can provide more advanced language features