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Workspace Archiver

Workspace Archiver

Ankit Kumar & Lingyun Dai & Antara Tewary

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46 installs
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Snapshot your codebase to easily communicate with LLM
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Workspace Archiver

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Snapshot your codebase to boost productivity with LLM insights.

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Installation

Install this extension from the VS Code marketplace.

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With VS Code open, search for Workspace Archiver in the extension panel (Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows/Linux or Cmd(⌘)+Shift+X on MacOS) and click install.

Using Workspace Archiver

Congrats on installing!

After installing, when you open a project, a message will appear at the bottom right of your VS Code window asking, Would you like to run Workspace Archiver for this project?".

If you click "Yes", an ignore_files.txt file needs to be generated. Please add the files and directories you would like to ignore, then save the file. Once saved, your codebase will be automatically archived in the workspaceArchiver.txt file. Every time you make a change in a file that you did not ignore, the workspaceArchiver.txt will be updated automatically.

Deactivate workspace archiver by clicking on "Deactivate Workspace Archiver" on the status bar. Reactivate workspace archiver by clicking on "Reactivate Workspace Archiver" on the status bar.

Enjoy streamlined productivity with your codebase snapshots!

Disclaimer

The Workspace Archiver extension is designed to help you create a snapshot of your codebase that can be easily shared or referenced in generative AI platforms. Before using this extension, please be aware that any code or data you choose to archive may be exposed when shared in such platforms. We strongly advise you to remove or redact any sensitive or proprietary information from your code before archiving and sharing it. The extension itself does not filter or remove sensitive data automatically, so it is your responsibility to ensure that only appropriate content is included in the archive. Use this tool with caution and always prioritize the security and confidentiality of your information.

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