diff --git a/vscode-extension/README.md b/vscode-extension/README.md
index ca91b26d..0fde7017 100644
--- a/vscode-extension/README.md
+++ b/vscode-extension/README.md
@@ -1,65 +1,28 @@
-# numbat README
+# Numbat README
 
-This is the README for your extension "numbat". After writing up a brief description, we recommend including the following sections.
+The Numbat extension provides language support for the [Numbat](https://github.com/sharkdp/numbat) programming language.
 
 ## Features
 
-Describe specific features of your extension including screenshots of your extension in action. Image paths are relative to this README file.
-
-For example if there is an image subfolder under your extension project workspace:
-
-\!\[feature X\]\(images/feature-x.png\)
-
-> Tip: Many popular extensions utilize animations. This is an excellent way to show off your extension! We recommend short, focused animations that are easy to follow.
+- Syntax highlighting
+- Code block folding
+- comment toggling
+- autosurounding brackets
 
 ## Requirements
 
-If you have any requirements or dependencies, add a section describing those and how to install and configure them.
+_TO BE DONE_  
 
 ## Extension Settings
 
-Include if your extension adds any VS Code settings through the `contributes.configuration` extension point.
-
-For example:
-
-This extension contributes the following settings:
-
-* `myExtension.enable`: enable/disable this extension
-* `myExtension.thing`: set to `blah` to do something
+_None_  
 
 ## Known Issues
 
-Calling out known issues can help limit users opening duplicate issues against your extension.
+_None so far_  
 
 ## Release Notes
 
-Users appreciate release notes as you update your extension.
-
-### 1.0.0
-
-Initial release of ...
-
-### 1.0.1
-
-Fixed issue #.
-
-### 1.1.0
-
-Added features X, Y, and Z.
-
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-
-## Working with Markdown
-
-**Note:** You can author your README using Visual Studio Code.  Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:
-
-* Split the editor (`Cmd+\` on macOS or `Ctrl+\` on Windows and Linux)
-* Toggle preview (`Shift+CMD+V` on macOS or `Shift+Ctrl+V` on Windows and Linux)
-* Press `Ctrl+Space` (Windows, Linux) or `Cmd+Space` (macOS) to see a list of Markdown snippets
-
-### For more information
-
-* [Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support](http://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/markdown)
-* [Markdown Syntax Reference](https://help.github.com/articles/markdown-basics/)
+### 0.1.0
 
-**Enjoy!**
+Initial release of the Numbat extension!
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diff --git a/vscode-extension/language-configuration.json b/vscode-extension/language-configuration.json
index 2b4ce63a..6607c4de 100644
--- a/vscode-extension/language-configuration.json
+++ b/vscode-extension/language-configuration.json
@@ -15,10 +15,12 @@
         ["(", ")"],
         ["<", ">"],
         ["[", "]"],
+        ["\"", "\""],
     ],
     // symbols that can be used to surround a selection
     "surroundingPairs": [
         ["(", ")"],
+        ["\"", "\""],
     ],
     "folding": {
         "offSide": true // This is not strictly true, but we encourage a coding style where blocks are somewhat based on indentation
diff --git a/vscode-extension/package.json b/vscode-extension/package.json
index 670710a8..98a4f3b7 100644
--- a/vscode-extension/package.json
+++ b/vscode-extension/package.json
@@ -2,24 +2,50 @@
     "name": "numbat",
     "displayName": "Numbat",
     "description": "Syntax highlighting for the Numbat programming language",
-    "version": "0.0.1",
+    "version": "0.1.0",
+    "license": "(MIT OR Apache-2.0)",
+    "icon": "./assets/numbat-256x256.png",
     "engines": {
         "vscode": "^1.71.0"
     },
     "categories": [
         "Programming Languages"
     ],
+    "keywords": [
+        "language",
+        "physics",
+        "units",
+        "calculation"
+    ],
     "contributes": {
         "languages": [{
             "id": "numbat",
             "aliases": ["Numbat", "numbat"],
             "extensions": [".nbt"],
-            "configuration": "./language-configuration.json"
+            "configuration": "./language-configuration.json",
+            "icon": {
+                "light": "./assets/numbat-64x64.png",
+                "dark": "./assets/numbat-64x64.png"
+            }
         }],
         "grammars": [{
             "language": "numbat",
             "scopeName": "source.numbat",
             "path": "./syntaxes/numbat.tmLanguage.json"
         }]
-    }
+    },
+    "scripts": {
+        "vscode:package": "vsce package"
+    },
+    "devDependencies": {
+        "@vscode/vsce": "3.2.1"
+    },
+    "vsce": {
+        "skipLicense": true
+    },
+    "repository": {
+        "type": "git",
+        "url": "https://github.com/sharkdp/numbat.git"
+    },
+    "homepage": "https://github.com/sharkdp/numbat/blob/master/vscode-extension/README.md"
 }
diff --git a/vscode-extension/syntaxes/numbat.tmLanguage.json b/vscode-extension/syntaxes/numbat.tmLanguage.json
index f0915269..79032222 100644
--- a/vscode-extension/syntaxes/numbat.tmLanguage.json
+++ b/vscode-extension/syntaxes/numbat.tmLanguage.json
@@ -86,7 +86,20 @@
         },
         "strings": {
             "name": "string.quoted.double",
-            "match": "((?<=})|\")((?!(?<!\\\\)[{\"])([^\"]|\\\"))*((?={)|\")"
+            "begin": "\"",
+            "end": "\"",
+            "patterns": [
+                {
+                    "name": "constant.character.escape",
+                    "begin": "{",
+                    "end": "}",
+                    "patterns": [
+                        {
+                            "include": "$base"
+                        }
+                    ]
+                }
+            ]
         }
     },
     "scopeName": "source.numbat"