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Syntax highlight for system reference manuals
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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VSCode Manpages Syntax Extension

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Yeah! This is a super simple Man Pages syntax extension. Fell free to use and contribute!

Getting started

Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command then press enter.

ext install CompilouIT.manpage

Contribute

Clone directly the extension to your VSCode extension path as suggested:

git clone git@github.com:jmurowaniecki/manpages.git ~/.vscode/extensions/

Contributions welcome! To set up development:

  1. Fork the repository and clone your fork.
  2. Install dependencies: npm install
  3. Run the syntax tests: npm run test-syntax
  4. Make your changes on a feature branch, commit, and open a pull request.

Thanks! If unsure, open an issue to discuss changes.


Wanna see more information about how to create your own man pages?

Take a look at these links and then let me know if you need any help (;

  • How To – Linux / UNIX Create a Manpage;
  • Creating Your Own MAN Page Version 1.0;
  • Create man page in Linux with examples (sample man page template);
  • How to create your own man pages.

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