A powerful VSCode extension that adds context menu options to quickly create Robot Framework files with predefined templates and manage imports efficiently.
✨ Features
Right-click on any folder in the Explorer to see the following options:
📄 File Creation
Create Robot Framework Test File (.robot)
Creates a file with *** Settings *** and *** Test Cases *** sections
Create Robot Framework Resource File (.resource)
Creates a file with *** Settings *** and *** Keywords *** sections
Create Robot Framework Variables File (.resource)
Creates a file with *** Settings *** and *** Variables *** sections
Create Robot Framework Locators File (.py)
Creates an empty Python file for locators
🔧 Import Management
Edit Robot Framework Imports (on .robot and .resource files)
Browse all importable files in a unified view (no more separate Python/Resource sections)
Select files to import as Libraries, Resources, or Variables
Preserve and pre-select existing imports
Choose between relative paths or workspace paths
Collapsible folder structure for easy navigation
Search functionality to quickly find desired files
Context-aware suggestions based on file content
Visual progress indicators during scanning
🚀 Quick Start
Installation
Install from VSCode Extensions Marketplace or build from source
Open a Robot Framework project in VSCode
Creating New Files
Open a folder/workspace in VSCode
In the Explorer, right-click on any folder
Select one of the "Create Robot Framework..." options
Enter a filename (without extension)
The file will be created and opened automatically
Managing File Imports
Right-click on an existing .robot or .resource file in VSCode Explorer
Select "Edit Robot Framework Imports"
Browse the tree view to select files to import
Click on files to choose whether to import as Library, Resource, or Variables
Use the navigation buttons in the header to manage your selections:
Search: Filter files by name or type
Clear Search: Show all files again (only visible when search is active)
Expand All/Collapse All: Control tree view expansion
View File: Right-click to open any file for inspection
Confirm Imports: Apply selected imports to the target file (only visible when changes are pending)
Cancel: Close without making changes (only visible when changes are pending)
Click "Confirm Imports" to update the file or "Cancel" to abort
🎯 Advanced Features
Dedicated Sidebar View
The extension now has its own dedicated view in the activity bar with the title "Robot Framework Toolkit"
Always visible and accessible with enhanced icons and navigation options
Shows "All Importable Files" and "Current Imports" sections
Target File Locking
Automatic Locking: When you click "View File" on any importable file, the current target file (the one you're editing imports for) is automatically locked
Preserve Context: While browsing and viewing other files, the import management remains focused on your target file
Go to Target Button: A "Go to Target File" button appears in the navigation bar when a target is locked, allowing you to quickly return to your original file
Automatic Unlocking: The system automatically unlocks when you return to your locked target file or switch to a different robot file
Import Organization
Current Imports Section: Shows existing imports in the file with appropriate icons (Library, Resource, Variables)
All Importable Files Section: Displays all available files for import in a collapsible folder structure
Import Type Selection: Click on files to choose whether to import as Library, Resource, or Variables
Checkboxes: Visual indication of selected imports with checkboxes to toggle selection
Smart UI Features
Smart Button Visibility: Buttons appear contextually based on current state
Confirm/Clear buttons only show when you have pending import selections
Clear Search button only shows when an active search is in progress
Search Functionality: Quickly filter and find desired files using the search feature
Expand All/Collapse All: Expand or collapse all tree nodes at once
Refresh Button: Refresh both import lists to reflect any changes in the workspace or file
Import Management: Right-click on current imports to manage them:
View File: Open and view the imported file directly
Delete Import: Remove an import from the target file (with confirmation)
View Keywords: Show keywords from the imported file and insert them into your current file
View File: Right-click on any file to view its content directly
📋 Requirements
VSCode 1.74.0 or higher
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
