The Code Template Library is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows developers to manage and use custom code templates efficiently. With this extension, you can simply create (editing and deleting can be done just by accessing the file in the templates folder) and insert code templates directly from the VS Code editor.
Features
Create Template: Save selected text or create a new template with custom content.
Template Library: Access and insert your templates with the by a click.
Installation
Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/the-ganeshthyadi/code-template-library
cd code-template-library
Install Dependencies
Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed. Then, run:
npm install
Build the Extension
Compile the TypeScript code:
npm run compile
Package the Extension
Install vsce if you haven't already:
npm install -g vsce
Package the extension into a .vsix file:
vsce package
This will generate a .vsix file that you can install in VS Code.
Install the Extension
You can install the extension directly from the .vsix file:
code --install-extension <path-to-file>.vsix
Usage
Commands
Create Template
Command: templates.createTemplate
Usage: Select text and run this command to save the selected text as a new template. You can also manually create a template in the template folder then later access and insert through the template library.
Template Library
Command: templates.listTemplates
Usage: Open the template library to view and insert templates into your code.
Right-Click Menu
Create Template: Save selected text or create a new template.
Template Library: Access the list of templates, with options to edit, delete, or insert.
Configuration
The extension stores templates in a folder named templates located in the root of your workspace. Each template is saved as a .txt file.
Contributing
Feel free to contribute to the project by submitting pull requests or issues. Please ensure that your code follows the existing style and includes relevant tests.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgements
Visual Studio Code for providing a powerful and extensible editor platform.
Node.js and npm for the JavaScript runtime and package management.
Contact
For questions or feedback, please open an issue or contact us via email.
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