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base64-converter

base64-converter

Nimesh Shrestha

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20 installs
| (2) | Free
extension that converts text,json and other to BASE64
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Base64 Converter

This VS Code extension provides simple commands to convert selected text to Base64 and Base64 encoded text back to its original form.

Features

  • Convert Selection to Base64: Converts the currently selected text in the editor to its Base64 encoded equivalent.
  • Convert Base64 to Text: Converts the currently selected Base64 encoded text back to its original text.
  • Context Menu Integration: Right-click within the editor to access these conversion commands directly.

Usage

  1. Select Text: Select the text you want to convert in the VS Code editor.
  2. Right-Click (Context Menu): Right-click within the selected text area.
  3. Choose Conversion:
    •  Select "Convert Selection to Base64" to encode the text.
      
    •  Select "Convert Base64 to Text" to decode the Base64 encoded text.
      
  4. Result: The selected text will be replaced with the converted output.

Alternatively, you can use the command palette:

  1. Open Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS).
  2. Type Command:
    •  Type "Convert Selection to Base64" and press Enter.
      
    • Type "Convert Base64 to Text" and press Enter.

Extension Settings

This extension does not have any configurable settings.

Known Issues

Currently, there are no known issues. If you encounter any problems, please report them on the extension's GitHub repository.

Release Notes

1.0.0

  • Initial release with basic Base64 encoding and decoding functionality.
  • Adds context menu and command palette integration.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues on the GitHub repository.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

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