Create Python Project

Quickly create a new Python project (with a .venv, requirements.txt, src/main.py, and README.md) directly from an empty Explorer in VSCode. This extension helps you scaffold a basic Python project in seconds.

Features

• One-click project creation: Click the “Create Python Project” button in the Explorer when no folder is open.
• Guided setup: Prompt for project name and folder location.
• Virtual environment: Automatically creates a .venv using python -m venv.
• Initial files: Generates requirements.txt, README.md, and a src/main.py as a starting point.
• Seamless integration: Automatically opens the new project folder in the current VSCode window.

Installation

1. Via Visual Studio Marketplace

   • Open Visual Studio Code
   • Go to the Extensions tab (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS)
   • Search for Create Python Project by Horoko(Maksim Kudriavtsev)
   • Click Install

2. From .vsix file

   • Download the latest .vsix from Releases
   • In VSCode, open the Extensions tab, click the three dots (...), then “Install from VSIX...”

Usage

1. Open a new instance of VSCode with no folder open.
2. Look at the Explorer (File Explorer side panel).
3. You will see a text prompt:
4. Click on “Create Python Project”.
5. Provide a project name in the input box.
6. Select a directory via the system dialog where you want the project to be created.
7. Wait for the process to finish.
8. Once done, the extension will open the newly created project folder in your current VSCode window.

You will now have a folder containing:

• .venv (virtual environment)
• requirements.txt
• src/main.py
• README.md

Requirements

• Python must be installed and accessible via python in your system PATH.
• VSCode version 1.80.0 or higher (as specified in engines.vscode).

Extension Settings

No specific settings are exposed. If desired, you may adjust the Python path or other details in your user/workspace settings.

Known Issues

• Some systems may require python3 or a custom Python path.
• If .venv creation fails, verify that Python is correctly installed or try using a different terminal shell.

Contributing

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/new-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/new-feature).
5. Create a pull request.

We welcome bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests!

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License

MIT