CtrlV Code Sharing for VS Code

Share code snippets directly from VS Code with CtrlV, the developer's quick share companion designed to eliminate friction from code sharing.

Features

• Share Selected Code: Quickly share any selected code with syntax highlighting
• Share Entire Files: Share your complete file with a single click
• One-Time View Links: Generate links that automatically expire after a single view
• Configurable Expiration: Set how long your shared snippets should remain available
• Copy to Clipboard: Automatically copy share URLs to your clipboard
• Context Menu Integration: Right-click to share code from the editor
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Use Ctrl+Alt+V (Cmd+Alt+V on Mac) to share selected code

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "CtrlV Code Sharing"
4. Click Install

Usage

Share Selected Text

1. Select the code you want to share
2. Right-click and select "CtrlV: Share Selected Code" or use keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+V (Cmd+Alt+V on Mac)
3. The share URL will be automatically copied to your clipboard

Share Entire File

1. With a file open in the editor
2. Right-click and select "CtrlV: Share Entire File"
3. The share URL will be automatically copied to your clipboard

Viewing Shared Code

Shared code can be viewed by anyone with the link. The code will be displayed with proper syntax highlighting on the CtrlV website.

Configuration

This extension can be customized through VS Code settings:

To change these settings:

1. Open VS Code Settings (File > Preferences > Settings)
2. Search for "CtrlV"
3. Adjust the settings as needed

Known Issue

• The extension does not currently support .tsx files, although it does work properly with .ts files. We're working on adding TypeScript React (.tsx) file support in an upcoming release.

Privacy and Security

The CtrlV VS Code extension:

• Only sends the code you explicitly choose to share
• Does not collect or transmit any personal information
• Uses secure HTTPS for all API communication
• Honors VS Code's telemetry opt-out settings
• Only collects anonymous usage statistics to improve the extension (if telemetry is enabled)

FAQ

Do I need an account to use CtrlV?

No! CtrlV is designed to be frictionless - no signup or login required.

How long do shared snippets last?

By default, snippets expire after 24 hours, but you can configure this to 1 hour or 7 days in the extension settings.

Is my code private?

Yes. Shared code is only accessible to people who have the exact share URL with the correct access token.

What languages are supported?

CtrlV supports syntax highlighting for all major programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, Rust, SQL, HTML, CSS, Markdown, JSON, and many more.

Issues and Feedback

Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open send an email to chukaibejih@gmail.com.

About CtrlV

CtrlV is a developer's quick share companion designed to eliminate friction from code sharing. Paste your code, get a shareable link, and you're done. Visit ctrlv.codes to learn more.

License

MIT