Skip to content
| Marketplace
Sign in
Visual Studio Code>Other>Copy TypeNew to Visual Studio Code? Get it now.
Copy Type

Copy Type

Clayton Weaver

|
318 installs
| (1) | Free
Copies the type of a variable in C#, Rust, and TypeScript.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Copied to clipboard
More Info

Copy Type

Feature Example

This is the README for the extension "copy-type". The extension simplifies the development process by enabling developers to easily copy the type of a variable from the hover information in Visual Studio Code. This is particularly useful in languages like C#, TypeScript, and Rust, where understanding and utilizing type information is crucial.

Features

"copy-type" allows developers to quickly copy the type of a hovered variable to the clipboard with a simple keyboard shortcut. It supports multiple programming languages, providing a seamless experience across different codebases.

For example, when you hover over a variable in C#, TypeScript, or Rust, you can press the configured shortcut to copy its type.

Copy Type

Tip: Use this extension to streamline your workflow, especially when working with complex types or exploring new codebases.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements or dependencies for this extension. It should work out of the box with the standard Visual Studio Code setup.

Extension Settings

This extension does not contribute any additional settings at the moment. It works with the default configuration of Visual Studio Code.

Known Issues

The extension assumes a specific format for hover text, which might vary based on different settings or extensions installed in Visual Studio Code. Complex types with internal spaces might not be correctly parsed.

This readme was written by chatgpt

  • Contact us
  • Jobs
  • Privacy
  • Manage cookies
  • Terms of use
  • Trademarks
© 2025 Microsoft