Tree Generator is a lightweight, strictly-typed VS Code extension designed to generate clean, readable directory trees for complex projects.
It features native .gitignore parsing, deep integration with the VS Code Explorer context menu, and custom syntax support for .tree files.
Core Features
Context-Aware Generation: Right-click any directory in the Explorer to generate a localized tree.tree file exactly where you need it.
Smart .gitignore Resolution: Automatically traverses the directory tree upwards to locate and apply your .gitignore rules.
Heavy Folder Pruning: Automatically truncates bulky directories (e.g., node_modules, .git, .venv) to their top-level representation, keeping the tree concise.
Native .tree Language Support:
Syntax Highlighting: Semantic coloring for folders, files, tree connecting lines, and comments.
Code Folding: Native collapsible regions based on indentation depth.
Quick Commenting: Standard Ctrl+/ (or Cmd+/) support for line comments (#).
Usage
Method 1: Context Menu (Recommended)
Open the VS Code Explorer.
Right-click on a target folder.
Select "Generate Tree" from the context menu.
Method 2: Command Palette
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P).
Execute "Generate Tree File". This will target the current workspace root.
Default Ignore Rules
In the absence of a .gitignore file, the extension applies a safe default configuration to prevent performance bottlenecks:
['.git', '.venv', 'node_modules', '__pycache__', 'dist', 'build']
Local Development
To run this extension locally:
# 1. Install dependencies
pnpm install
# 2. Compile TypeScript
pnpm compile
# 3. Launch the Extension Development Host
# Press F5 in VS Code
