Lyrics Viewer - VS Code Extension

A VS Code extension that allows you to search and view song lyrics directly in the sidebar.

Features

• Search for songs using the lrclib.net API
• View lyrics in a clean, readable format
• Dual search methods:
  • Search input in the sidebar
  • Command palette command (Lyrics: Search Lyrics)
• Easy navigation: Back button to return to search results

Usage

1. Click the Lyrics icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar) to open the Lyrics view
2. Enter a song name in the search input and press Enter, OR
3. Use the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and type "Search Lyrics"
4. Select a song from the results to view its lyrics
5. Click "Back" to return to search results

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• VS Code

Setup

1. Install dependencies:

npm install

2. Compile TypeScript:

npm run compile

3. Press F5 in VS Code to open a new Extension Development Host window with the extension loaded

Build

npm run compile

API

This extension uses the LRCLib API to search for and retrieve song lyrics.

License

MIT