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MakingTree

MakingTree

SehwanJang

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6 installs
| (0) | Free
Make my own directory trees to use own github readme.md file
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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makingtree

This extension generates a file tree structure in Markdown format, which can be used in your GitHub README.md file. It helps you visualize the directory structure of your project with custom icons for different file types.

Features

  • Generates a file tree structure for your workspace in Markdown format.
  • Custom icons are used for different file types, such as scripts, images, and config files.
  • The tree structure can be displayed in a new Markdown file inside your workspace.
  • Easily generate and insert a tree structure by running a command from the Command Palette.

How to Use

  1. Open your project in VS Code.
  2. Press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (macOS) to open the Command Palette.
  3. Type and select Generate Tree to generate the file tree for your workspace.
  4. The file tree will be displayed in a new Markdown file in your workspace.
  5. You can copy this tree and use it in your README.md or elsewhere.

Requirements

No additional requirements or dependencies are needed to run this extension.

Extension Settings

This extension does not add any specific settings.

Known Issues

  • There are no known issues at the moment.

Release Notes

1.0.0

  • Initial release of the extension that generates a file tree structure for your workspace.
  • Custom icons for various file types such as Markdown, scripts, images, and configuration files.

1.0.1

  • Minor fixes and performance improvements.

Following Extension Guidelines

Make sure to follow the best practices for creating your extension. Here are some helpful resources:

  • Extension Guidelines

Working with Markdown

You can author your README using Visual Studio Code. Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:

  • Split the editor (Cmd+\ on macOS or Ctrl+\ on Windows and Linux).
  • Toggle preview (Shift+Cmd+V on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux).
  • Press Ctrl+Space (Windows, Linux, macOS) to see a list of Markdown snippets.

For More Information

  • Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support
  • Markdown Syntax Reference

Enjoy!

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