Codeshare

Instantly share links to specific lines of code with universal URLs that work anywhere.

Features

🚀 Universal Code Sharing - Generate web-accessible links to specific code selections that work in any browser

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcut - Quick access with Cmd+Option+C (Mac) or Ctrl+Alt+C (Windows/Linux)

🎯 Precise Line Selection - Share exact line ranges with automatic highlighting

🔗 Git Integration - Automatically detects repository information and file paths

📋 One-Click Copy - Generated links are instantly copied to your clipboard

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows/Linux)
3. Search for "codeshare"
4. Click Install

Usage

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut (Recommended)

1. Select the code you want to share
2. Press Cmd+Option+C (Mac) or Ctrl+Alt+C (Windows/Linux)
3. The link is automatically copied to your clipboard!

Method 2: Context Menu

1. Select the code you want to share
2. Right-click on the selection
3. Choose "Codeshare: Copy Link to Selection"

What You Get

The extension generates a universal URL in this format:

https://codeshare.sarthaks.tech/l/{repo}/{file}/{lineRange}

Example:

https://codeshare.sarthaks.tech/l/aHR0cHM6Ly9naXRodWIuY29tL3VzZXIvcmVwby9naXQ=/c3JjL2V4dGVuc2lvbi50cw==/10-20

This URL can be:

• Opened in any web browser
• Shared via email, Slack, or any messaging platform
• Bookmarked for future reference
• Embedded in documentation

How It Works: Two Powerful Modes

The CodeShare extension automatically adapts to your context.

1. Git-Aware Mode (Default)

If the file you share is part of a Git repository with a recognized remote (like origin), the extension creates a permanent, context-rich link. This link contains the repository URL, branch, file path, and line numbers.

2. Stateless Snippet Mode (Fallback)

If you share code from a file that isn't in a Git repository, the extension automatically creates a temporary, anonymous snippet link. This link contains only the code you selected and will expire after 24 hours. This ensures you can share code from anywhere.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.90.0 or higher (including forks like Cursor, VSCodium).
• For full functionality (permanent, context-aware links), the shared file should be in a Git repository with a remote configured.
• An internet connection is required to generate links.

Extension Settings

This extension doesn't add any VS Code settings. It works out of the box with your existing Git configuration.

Known Issues

• Requires a Git repository with an "origin" remote
• Only works with files that are part of your workspace
• The generated links require the web application to be deployed and accessible

Troubleshooting

"No active editor found"

• Make sure you have a file open in the editor

"Please select code to share"

• Select one or more lines of code before using the command

"No 'origin' remote found"

• Ensure your Git repository has an origin remote configured
• Run: git remote add origin <your-repo-url>

"Repository not found in your open workspaces"

• Make sure the repository is open in VS Code
• The repository URL must match exactly (including protocol)

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release with universal URL generation
• Keyboard shortcut support (Cmd+Option+C / Ctrl+Alt+C)
• Context menu integration
• Git repository detection
• Base64url encoding for special characters

Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

License

This extension is open source and available under the MIT License.

Enjoy sharing your code effortlessly! 🎉