"Documentation" is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension that enhances your coding experience by providing quick access to documentation for various programming languages directly within the editor. Whether you're working with Python, C++, HTML, JavaScript, or other popular languages, this extension helps you find the information you need without leaving your code.
Features
Inline Documentation: View documentation for selected code snippets.
Language Support: Supports multiple programming languages including Python, C++, HTML, JavaScript, and more.
Interactive Commands: Easily access documentation through interactive commands in the command palette.
Customization: Customize which languages and documentation sources are displayed.
Installation
Open Visual Studio Code.
Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
Search for "Documentation".
Click "Install" to install the extension.
Reload Visual Studio Code if necessary.
Usage
Open any file in a supported programming language.
Select a code snippet or position your cursor on the desired code.
Use the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "Documentation".
The documentation will appear in an upper bar with relevant headings.
Commands
extension.showDocumentation: Show documentation for the selected code.
Configuration
You can configure the extension settings in the VS Code settings. Available settings include:
yourExtension.showDocumentationOnHover: Show documentation when hovering over code snippets.
yourExtension.supportedLanguages: Specify which languages the extension should support.
Requirements
Visual Studio Code v1.60.0 or higher.
Known Issues
Limited support for certain less common languages.
Documentation sources may vary in quality and completeness.
Release Notes
1.0.0
Initial release with support for Python, C++, HTML, JavaScript, and more.
