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Vanilla Mode

Vanilla Mode

Nilay Sharma

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92 installs
| (1) | Free
Disable AI features like IntelliSense, auto-complete, and suggestion popups to provide a plain text editing experience.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Vanilla Mode 🍦

Welcome to Vanilla Mode – the VS Code extension that strips away all the fancy AI fluff and gives you a good ol' plain text editing experience! If you’re tired of IntelliSense, auto-complete, and suggestion popups trying to guess your every move, this is the extension for you. Sometimes, you just want your code as simple as vanilla ice cream – no extra toppings! 🍨

Features 🚀

  • Disable IntelliSense: Wave goodbye to unsolicited code suggestions.
  • Disable Auto-Complete: Keep your focus on your code, not on suggestions.
  • Disable Suggestion Popups: Enjoy a distraction-free zone.
  • Disable AI Features: Because sometimes, less really is more.
  • Hide Git Annotations: Removes inline author blame, status bar info, and diff markers for a cleaner UI.

How to Use 🔧

  1. Activate Vanilla Mode:

    • Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
    • Run the command: Vanilla: disable AI features
    • Bask in the glory of a clean, minimalist workspace where your code is all that matters.
  2. Revert Vanilla Mode:

    • Miss the smart suggestions? No worries!
    • Open the Command Palette.
    • Run the command: Vanilla: revert AI features settings
    • And just like that, your usual VS Code magic is back!

Why Vanilla Mode? 🎉

Because sometimes, you just want to keep things simple! Whether you're a coding purist, a minimalist at heart, or just someone who loves vanilla ice cream (no extra sprinkles, please), Vanilla Mode is here to help you focus on what truly matters – your code. It's like a digital detox for your editor, letting you code without the constant buzz of AI chatter.

Installation 📦

  1. Clone or Install:
    • Clone this repository or download Vanilla Mode from the VS Code Marketplace.
  2. Get Started:
    • Open it in VS Code and follow the instructions above to toggle your settings.
  3. Enjoy the Simplicity:
    • Revel in the peace of a distraction-free coding environment.

Contributing 🤝

Got a brilliant idea or a bug fix? We’d love your help!

  • Fork the repository.
  • Make your changes.
  • Submit a pull request and join our quest to keep VS Code delightfully vanilla.

License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.


Happy coding and remember: when life gets too flashy, sometimes you just need to go vanilla! 🍦✨

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