CtrlC is a powerful VS Code extension designed to simplify the way developers store, share, and manage snippets of text, JSON data, or code directly from within Visual Studio Code. Quickly copy selected content, generate sharable URLs, and easily retrieve or paste content back into your editor.
Key Features
Instant Snippet Sharing: Select text, JSON, or code in your editor and instantly generate a sharable short URL.
Fast Retrieval: Paste content directly into your editor by entering the provided URL or slug.
Snippet History Management: Maintain and manage your snippet history directly in VS Code for quick retrieval.
Automatic Cleanup: Old snippets automatically expire and clean up after a maximum of 3 hours, ensuring optimal storage management.
Seamless Integration: Future integrations planned with Chrome extensions and web applications to create a robust snippet-sharing ecosystem.
Usage
Commands and Shortcuts
Command
Shortcut
Description
Create Snippet from Selection
Ctrl+Shift+C / Cmd+Shift+C
Generate a sharable URL for selected text.
Paste Snippet from URL
Ctrl+Shift+V / Cmd+Shift+V
Paste snippet into your editor from URL.
Open CtrlC History
Ctrl+Shift+H / Cmd+Shift+H
Open snippet history view.
Refresh History
Ctrl+Shift+R / Cmd+Shift+R
Refresh your snippet history list.
Installation
Navigate to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
Search for "CtrlC" by publisher Oofn.
Click Install to enable the extension.
How It Works
Select content in your editor.
Press Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+C (Mac) to create a snippet.
A sharable short URL is generated and copied automatically.
Share this URL, and recipients can instantly view and copy your shared content.
You can get the UI link to share with other people without vscode
Snippet History
Manage your previously created snippets with ease. Access the built-in CtrlC History panel to:
Quickly re-open snippets
Copy snippet URLs
Delete unwanted snippets
Roadmap
Chrome Browser Extension: Quickly share snippets directly from your browser.
Advanced Snippet Management: Enhanced snippet categorization, tagging, and organization.
Support and Feedback
For questions, feature requests, or issues, please contact the developer or publisher directly via the VS Code marketplace.
