Chicken Nugget
A powerful VS Code extension that enhances your code navigation and customization experience.
What's New in V2?
Everything is better, faster, and slightly more than before!
- Global File Search - Search across your ENTIRE workspace like a digital detective
- Pre-built Theme - New gorgeous themes that are easier on the eyes and matches your palette
- Syntax Highlighting - 5 different syntax themes because why not?
- Activity Bar Panel - Everything you need, right in your sidebar
- Recent Items - Remember what you did last (because we all forget)
- Navigation Controls - Jump between search results
- Categorized UI - Because organization is key
Features
🔍 Global File Search
Search across your ENTIRE workspace with the power of a thousand search engines:
- Search for ANYTHING - div names, classes, objects, variables, or that one function you wrote at 3 AM
- Navigate through your codebase with surgical precision
- Regular expression support for when you're feeling fancy
🎨 Theme Customization
Transform your VS Code from "boring" to "absolutely stunning":
Fresh Pre-built Themes including:
- Crispy Nugget Light (because breakfast themes are important)
- Lavender Tea (light and calming cup of code)
- Cranberry Shot (Pink is always the answer)
- Chicken Caesar Salad (Clean, Crisp, and perfectly tossed)
- Honey Peach Soufflé (light, airy, and almost good enough to eat)
- Smoky BBQ Sauce (Dark mode with personality)
- Creamy Coffee (Strong and brewed for a perfect morning pick-me-up)
Custom Theme Elements - Pick and choose what to customize
Categorized UI - Editor, Workspace, and Tabs sections
Recent Items - Quick access to your favorite customizations
Preview System - See changes before committing to them
🌈 Syntax Highlighting Personalization
Fine-tune your coding experience:
5 Pre-built Syntax Themes:
- Chicken Nugget Syntax Dark
- Chicken Nugget Syntax Light
- Chicken Nugget Syntax Warm
- Chicken Nugget Syntax Ocean
- Chicken Nugget Syntax Sunset
Custom Syntax Elements - Comments, strings, functions, variables, numbers, keywords, classes
Categorized Elements - Code Elements vs Code Structure
Color Reference - Built-in color picker with common colors
Persistent Customizations - Your colors stick around like good friends
Activity Bar Panel
Everything you need, organized in one beautiful sidebar:
- Quick Search - Global file search at your fingertips
- Appearance - Theme and syntax customization
- Quick Actions - Recent items and shortcuts
- Advanced - Reset options and power user features
- Search Results - Navigate through your search findings
Installation
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
- Search for "Chicken Nugget"
- Click Install
Usage Guide
All features are accessible from the Chicken Nugget Activity Bar panel (look for the star icon on the sidebar). The panel is organized into:
- Quick Search: Search your workspace
- Appearance: Theme and syntax customization
- Quick Actions: Recent items and shortcuts
- Advanced: Reset and power user options
Global File Search
- Open the Activity Bar panel (star icon) and click Quick Search
- Or use Command Palette: "Chicken Nugget: Global File Search"
- Type the word to search and press enter
- Navigate through results with arrow keys (↑/↓)
- Click any result to jump directly to that file
Pro Tip: Use regular expressions for maximum potential!
Theme Customization
- Open the Activity Bar panel and click Appearance
- Or use Command Palette: "Chicken Nugget: Apply Custom Theme"
- Choose your option:
- Recently Used Elements - Quick access to your favorites
- Built-in VS Code Themes - The classics
- Chicken Nugget Pre-built Themes - The good stuff
- Customize Theme Elements - Go wild with customization
- Reset All Customizations - When you mess up (we've all been there)
- For customization, pick a category (Editor, Workspace, Tabs) or go "All Elements"
- Choose your element, pick a color, preview, and save
- Repeat until your VS Code looks like a work of art
Syntax Highlighting - Color Your Code
- Open the Activity Bar panel and click Appearance
- Or use Command Palette: "Chicken Nugget: Apply Custom Syntax Highlighting"
- Choose your path:
- Recently Used Elements - Your syntax favorites
- Customize Syntax Elements - Pick specific code elements
- Chicken Nugget Pre-built Syntax Themes - Ready-made color schemes
- Reset All Syntax Highlighting - Start fresh
- For customization, pick a category (Code Elements, Code Structure) or go "All Elements"
- Choose your syntax element, pick a color, preview, and save
- Watch your code come alive with color!
Activity Bar Panel
- Quick Search - Global file search with one click
- Appearance - Theme and syntax customization hub
- Quick Actions - Recent items and shortcuts
- Advanced - Reset options for when things go wrong
- Search Results - Navigate through your findings
Recent Items - Never Lose Your Work
THIS FUNCTION IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH THEMES AS WELL AS SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING.
- Tracks your last 5 theme customizations
- Tracks your last 5 syntax customizations
- Quick access to your favorite settings
- Organized by type and timestamp
- Access your recent customizations from the Quick Actions section in the Activity Bar panel.
Advanced Features - For Power Users
- Reset Theme Colors - Remove only theme customizations
- Reset Syntax Highlighting - Remove only syntax customizations
- Reset All Customizations - Nuclear option (removes everything)
- Performance Logging (setting only) - Option exists in settings
- File Limit Controls - Prevent performance issues on large projects
Release Notes
2.0.0
- Global file search across entire workspace
- Activity Bar panel with organized interface
- New pre-built themes
- 5 pre-built syntax themes
- Recent items tracking system
- Categorized UI for better organization
- Search results navigation
- Status bar integration
- Performance optimizations
- Configuration options
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Color reference system
- Preview and confirmation system
- Advanced reset options
1.0.0
- Initial release with basic search functionality
- Theme customization system with presets
- Syntax highlighting personalization
Troubleshooting
"My search isn't working!"
- Check if you have a workspace open
- Try a simpler search term
- Check the file limit settings
"My theme looks weird!"
- Use "Reset All Customizations" to start fresh
- Check if you have conflicting theme extensions
- Try a pre-built theme first
"The extension is slow!"
- Reduce the search file limit in settings
- Disable performance logging if enabled
- Close unnecessary files
License
This extension is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
Support
- Found a bug? Report it!
- Want a new feature? Request it!
- Need help? Ask for it!
- Love the extension? Tell everyone about it!
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