📝 Code Todos - Smart Task Manager for VS Code

Transform your code comments into a powerful, organized, and beautiful task list. Never lose track of a TODO again!

Code Todos scans your workspace for comments like // features: ... or # fix bugs: ... and elegantly organizes them in a dedicated sidebar view. Manage tasks, create custom categories, and stay productive without ever leaving your editor.

✨ Key Features

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (Mac) to open the Extensions view
3. Search for "Code Todos"
4. Click Install
5. Click the Code Todos icon in your Activity Bar to get started!

Quick Start

1. Open the Code Todos sidebar by clicking the icon in your activity bar
2. Start coding! Add comments in the supported format, and watch them appear in your task list
3. Click any task to jump directly to its location in your code

💡 How It Works

Code Todos offers two flexible ways to manage your tasks:

1. Create Tasks from Code Comments

Simply add comments to your code in the format: // category: Your task description

The extension will automatically detect these comments, highlight them, and add them to your task list in the sidebar.

Examples:

// features: Implement user authentication with JWT
// fix bugs: Correct the off-by-one error in the pagination logic
// refactors: Extract the database connection into a separate module

2. Add Manual Tasks

Need to jot down a task that isn't tied to a specific line of code? You can add manual tasks directly from the sidebar.

1. Click the "+ Add Task" button at the top of the Code Todos sidebar.
2. Fill in the task details, assign a category, and set a priority.
3. Click "Save" to add it to your list.

🎨 Customization

Create Custom Categories

Create categories that perfectly match your workflow:

1. Open the Code Todos sidebar
2. Click the "+ Add Category" button
3. Define a name, color, and icon for your new category
4. Click "Save"

Now you can use it in your code!

# documentation: Add docstrings for all public functions
# security: Add input validation for user data
# performance: Optimize database queries

Supported Comment Formats

Code Todos recognizes various comment styles across different languages:

⌨️ Commands

Access the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) to use these commands:

🎯 Use Cases

For Solo Developers

• 📝 Track TODOs without leaving your editor
• 🎨 Visual reminders with syntax highlighting
• ✅ Mark progress as you complete tasks

For Development Teams

• 📊 Standardize task comments across the team
• 🎯 Custom categories for your workflow (e.g., "security", "performance")
• 🔍 Easy code review with highlighted tasks

For Project Management

• 📁 See all tasks across your entire project
• 🏷️ Organize by category and priority
• 📍 Jump to implementation instantly

🛠️ Requirements

• VS Code: Version 1.104.0 or higher
• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux

💬 Feedback & Support

We'd love to hear from you! Your feedback helps make Code Todos better.

• 🐛 Report a Bug: Create an issue on GitHub
• 💡 Request a Feature: Share your ideas
• ⭐ Rate & Review: Leave a review on the marketplace
• 🤝 Contribute: Fork the repository and submit a pull request

🌟 Show Your Support

If Code Todos has improved your workflow, please:

• ⭐ Star the GitHub repository
• ✍️ Write a review on the VS Code Marketplace
• 📢 Share with your team and colleagues
• 💝 Spread the word on social media

Your support means the world! 🙏

📚 Related Resources

• VS Code API Documentation
• Extension Guidelines
• Publishing Extensions

📜 Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for a detailed history of changes and releases.

👨‍💻 Author

Sajjad Zarepour

• GitHub: @devsajad
• Email: sajjadzarepur@gmail.com

Made with ❤️ for developers who love clean code and organized workflows.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.