Tree Structure to Files - VS Code Extension
A simple VS Code extension that converts a tree-like folder structure into actual directories and files.
Usage
- Open command palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
- Run
Create Folders and Files from Tree Structure
- Paste your tree structure in the input box
# Standard Format
root
├── folder1
│ ├── file1.txt
│ └── file2.txt
└── folder2
└── file3.txt
# Compact Format (same line files)
root
├── folder1
│ └── file1.txt file2.txt package.json
└── folder2
Features
- Creates nested directory structures
- Handles multiple files on the same line
- Supports common tree symbols (├, │, └, ─)
- Auto-creates parent directories for files
- Skips existing files/folders
Examples
# Input
monorepo
├── packages
│ ├── common
│ ├── web-app
│ └── browser-extension
├── package.json
└── tsconfig.json
# Result
monorepo/
├── packages/
│ ├── common/
│ ├── web-app/
│ └── browser-extension/
├── package.json
└── tsconfig.json
Potential Improvements
File Content Templates
- Add basic content for common file types
- Custom templates for package.json, tsconfig.json, etc.
Enhanced UI
- Tree preview before creation
- Visual tree builder
- Progress indicator for large structures
Configuration Options
- Customizable file templates
- Ignore patterns
- Default root directory setting
Advanced Features
- Copy existing tree structure
- Generate tree from existing folders
- Export tree structure to different formats
- Bulk file content initialization
- Integration with git init
Error Handling
- Better validation of input format
- Detailed error messages
- Rollback on partial failures
- Permission checks before creation
Format Support
- More tree format variations
- Custom symbols support
- Import from JSON/YAML
Known Limitations
- No file content initialization
- Limited tree format validation
- No undo operation
- No support for file sizes or permissions
- Basic error handling
Contributing
Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests!
License
MIT
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