VS Snippets - Snippet Manager for VS Code

VS Snippets helps you save, organize, search, and sync reusable code snippets inside VS Code.

Best for developers who want to:

• Reuse common code patterns faster
• Keep snippets structured with folders, notes, and tags
• Sync snippets across machines with cloud-backed folders

30-second setup

1. Install VS Snippets from VS Code Marketplace.
2. Create your first folder and snippet from the sidebar.
3. (Optional) Configure a backup folder for cross-device sync.

Features

• 📝 Create and organize code snippets with a modern editor
• 📁 Advanced folder organization
  • Create folders and subfolders
  • Drag and drop snippets and folders
  • Rename folders and snippets
  • Delete items you no longer need
  • Split screen feature for copy snippets to projects
• 🔍 Powerful search functionality
  • Search in snippet names, content, notes, and tags
  • Real-time search results
• 🎨 Rich code editing
  • Syntax highlighting for 40+ programming languages
  • Modern Monaco editor integration
  • Language specific icons
• 📝 Snippet metadata
  • Add notes to snippets
  • Language specification
  • Tags support
• 💾 Backup and sync
  • Local backup support
  • Import/Export functionality
  • Auto sync on startup option
  • Configurable backup location
  • Cloud sync support (via Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
• 🔄 Cross-platform compatibility
  • Works with VS Code based editors

Support & Contact

Need help? We're here for you:

• 🐛 Report Issues: GitHub Issues
• 💬 Support Guide: SUPPORT.md

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "VS Snippets"
4. Click Install
5. Reload VS Code when prompted

Getting Started

1. Install the extension from:
   • VS Code Marketplace for VS Code and GitHub Codespaces
2. Start creating folders and snippets

Managing Snippets

1. Create folders to organize your snippets
   • Click the "+" icon in the title bar to create root folders
   • Use the folder context menu to create subfolders
2. Add snippets to folders
   • Click the "New File" icon on a folder
   • Use drag and drop to move snippets between folders
3. Edit snippets in the dedicated snippet editor
   • Add your code
   • Specify the programming language
   • Add notes and tags
4. Organize your structure
   • Drag and drop folders to reorganize
   • Rename folders and snippets as needed
   • Delete items you no longer need

Backup and Sync

1. Open VS Code Settings (Ctrl/Cmd + ,)
2. Search for "Snippets Manager"
3. Configure:
   • Backup Folder location
   • Auto-sync on startup option

Cloud Sync Setup

You can use any cloud storage service to sync your snippets across computers:

1. Using Dropbox:

   • Set your backup folder to a location inside your Dropbox folder
   • Enable auto-sync on startup
   • Dropbox will automatically sync the backup file across your computers

2. Using Google Drive:

   • Set your backup folder to a location inside your Google Drive folder
   • Enable auto-sync on startup
   • Google Drive will handle the synchronization automatically

3. Using OneDrive:

   • Set your backup folder to a location inside your OneDrive folder
   • Enable auto-sync on startup
   • OneDrive will keep your snippets in sync across devices

4. Using any other cloud service:

   • Choose any cloud service that provides a local sync folder
   • Set your backup folder to that location
   • Enable auto-sync on startup
   • Your cloud service will handle the rest

Tips for cloud sync:

• Use the same backup folder path on all your computers
• Let the sync complete before closing VS Code
• If conflicts occur, you can always import the backup file manually