Reference Counter
Reference Counter is a Visual Studio Code extension that counts and displays the usage of functions, methods, and classes in your code.
Features
This extension provides the following features:
- Counts references and usages of functions, methods, and classes
- Shows reference counts inline next to each definition
- Color-coded indicators (gray for active references, red for unused)
- Real-time updates as you edit your code
- Support for multiple programming languages
Requirements
- Visual Studio Code version 1.91.0 or higher
- No additional dependencies required
Extension Settings
Currently, this extension works automatically for supported file types without requiring any configuration.
Supported Languages
The following file types are supported:
- Python (.py)
- JavaScript (.js)
- TypeScript (.ts)
- React (JSX/TSX)
Features in Detail
- Inline Reference Counting: Displays the number of references next to each function or method definition
- Class Support: Tracks both class-level references and individual method usage
- Real-time Updates: Reference counts update automatically as you edit your code
- Visual Indicators:
- Gray numbers indicate active references
- Red "No references" warning for unused functions
Known Issues
- Performance may degrade with very large projects
- Some complex function definitions or usages may not be correctly identified
- Reference counting might not be accurate for certain dynamic language features
Release Notes
0.1.0
- Enhanced class and method reference tracking
- Improved visual indicators for unused functions
- Support for multiple programming languages
- Real-time reference counting updates
Development
This project is open source and available on GitHub. For more information:
Enjoy tracking your code references!
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