GitSearcher

GitSearcher is a Visual Studio Code extension that revolutionizes your coding experience by seamlessly integrating repository search and cloning functionalities directly into Visual Studio Code. Say goodbye to juggling between browser tabs and terminal windows – with GitSearcher, you can discover, preview, and clone GitHub repositories without ever leaving your IDE.

Features

• Search Repositories: Quickly search for GitHub repositories based on your query, language, and sorting preferences.
• Preview Repositories: View repository details such as description, stars, forks, and last push date directly within VS Code.
• Clone Repositories: Clone repositories directly into your workspace with just a few clicks.
• Visit Repository URLs: Open repository URLs in your default browser for further exploration.

Usage

1. Install the GitSearcher extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) to open the command palette.
3. Type "Search repository" and select the command to start searching for repositories.
4. Enter your search query, optionally specify a language and sorting option, and press Enter.
5. Browse the list of repositories, preview their details, and choose an action (e.g., clone or visit) for the desired repository.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.80.0 or newer.

Installation

You can install the GitSearcher extension directly from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.

Extension Settings

GitSearcher does not require any additional configuration. However, you can customize its behavior through Visual Studio Code settings.

Known Issues

• Pagination functionality may not work as expected in certain scenarios. We are actively working on improving this feature.

Release Notes

Version 0.0.1

• Initial release of GitSearcher.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for new features, please open an issue on GitHub.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.