VS Code File Creator

A VS Code extension that receives file and folder creation requests from a backend and creates them inside the currently opened workspace.

Features

• Create files
• Create folders
• Create nested folders automatically
• Optional file content
• Backend integration
• Workspace path validation
• Prevents paths outside the workspace

Development

Install dependencies:

npm install

Compile the extension:

npm run compile

Run it in VS Code:

1. Open this project folder in VS Code.
2. Press F5 or choose Run File Creator Extension from the Run and Debug view.
3. In the new Extension Development Host window, open a workspace.
4. Run File Creator: Create File or Folder from the Command Palette.

The extension polls http://localhost:8000 by default. Configure fileCreator.backendUrl in the Extension Development Host window when the backend uses another URL.