The Basic Menu Lib API - VS Code Extension

This VS Code extension provides autocomplete, IntelliSense, and code snippets for "The Basic Menu Lib".

📚 Full API Documentation: https://atk-1.gitbook.io/menu-api

Features

• Autocomplete: Type _menu: / menu: / menu/ menu. to get a list of all available API functions
• IntelliSense: Detailed function signatures and descriptions
• Code Snippets: Pre-built templates for common menu patterns
• Examples: Complete working examples for all menu elements

Installation

1. Via VS Code Extensions View:

   • Open VS Code
   • Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
   • Search for "The Basic Menu Lib API"
   • Click "Install"

2. Via Command Palette:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P
   • Type "Extensions: Install Extensions"
   • Search for "The Basic Menu Lib API"
   • Click "Install"

The extension will automatically activate when you open a .lua file.

Usage

For complete API reference, visit: https://atk-1.gitbook.io/menu-api

Autocomplete

Type _menu: or menu: in a Lua file to see all available API functions with:

• Function signatures
• Parameter descriptions
• Return value information

Type menu. to see available menu properties:

• config_name - Set the config file name
• _state - Access menu state properties

Type menu._state. to see state properties:

• tabs - Define custom menu tabs
• tab_sections - Define custom sections for each tab
• configs - Access configuration values

Type menu._state.configs[ to see common config names.

Snippets

Use these prefixes to insert common patterns:

• menu_setup - Complete menu setup template
• menu_create - Basic menu creation
• create_checkbox - Checkbox element
• create_slider - Slider element
• create_button - Button with callback
• create_dropdown - Dropdown selection
• create_color_picker - Color picker
• create_keybind - Keybind element
• menu_example - Complete working menu example
• style_override - Style customization