Context Consolidator

Instantly capture and organize project files and code snippets—no more manual copying. Context Consolidator gathers, formats, and copies an ordered snapshot of your project's files with a single click, saving you time and streamlining your workflow.

Main Benefit

One-Click Context Collection:
Quickly copy selected files and code snippets into a structured XML format. Avoid tedious manual selection—get a complete, well-organized snapshot of your project in seconds!

Demo

Features

• 🤖 AI-Optimized Formatting:
  Automatically wraps file paths, code, and snippets in XML for seamless LLM parsing and analysis.
• 🚀 Fast Context Gathering:
  Instantly add files, folders, or specific code snippets to your selection.
• ✨ Live Snippet Tracking:
  Snippets automatically adjust as you modify your code, keeping them updated without manual intervention.
• 🖱️ Persistent File & Snippet List:
  Manage your selection easily—add or remove files and snippets dynamically.
• ⌨️ Hotkey Support:
  Trigger consolidation instantly using Ctrl+Alt+C (or Cmd+Alt+C on Mac).
• 📊 Real-Time Overview:
  Track the number of selected files and snippets in the status bar.
• 🔍 Complete Project Snapshot:
  Generate an XML-formatted summary of both files and snippets, preserving their structure and contents.

How It Works

📂 File & Folder Consolidation

1. Select Files/Folders:

   • Right-click a Folder: Choose "Add to consolidated list" to include all its files.
   • Select Individual Files: Right-click a file and add it to your list.

2. Manage Your List:

   • See "Files to consolidate (n)" in the status bar.
   • Click the status bar to open the consolidation menu and remove unwanted files.

3. Consolidate with One Click:

   • Click "Consolidate All" in the menu to copy the full XML-formatted snapshot to your clipboard.

✂️ Snippet Consolidation

1. Highlight a Code Snippet:

   • Select any block of code and right-click "Add Selection to Consolidate List."
   • The snippet is now tracked separately, along with its file name and line numbers.

2. Automatic Snippet Tracking:

   • If you edit your document, the snippet range adjusts dynamically.
   • Insert lines above, inside, or around it—your selection stays accurate.

3. Consolidate Updated Snippets:

   • When you consolidate, snippets reflect their latest state in the document.
   • They appear alongside full files in the XML snapshot, preserving their position.

XML Structure Example

<ConsolidatedFilesContext>
  <FolderTree>
    path/to/file1.ts
  </FolderTree>
  <Code file="path/to/file1.ts">
    // Full file content...
  </Code>
  <Code file="path/to/file1.ts" snippet="lines 10-15">
    // Snippet content...
  </Code>
</ConsolidatedFilesContext>

Supported Workflows

• Efficient Code Review & Debugging:
  Track key snippets and file context without copy-pasting manually.
• Clear AI-Powered Explanations:
  Provide structured input for AI models, keeping code context intact.
• Seamless Collaboration:
  Share precise, updated code excerpts in discussions, documentation, or pull requests.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.96.0 or newer

Happy coding! 🚀