Simple Scratch
A simple VS Code extension to manage scratch files in your current workspace and globally.
Highlights
- Create multiple scratch files
- Support for all languages recognized by VS Code
- Create separate scratch files in the current workspace or globally
- Enjoy VS Code IntelliSense in your scratch files
- Scratch files don't interfere with your project or source control
- Bulk delete scratch files when you're done
Available Commands
| Command |
Description |
Simple Scratch: New Scratch |
Creates a new scratch file |
Simple Scratch: Open Scratch |
Opens an existing scratch file |
Simple Scratch: Delete Scratch |
Delete an existing scratch file |
Simple Scratch: Bulk Delete Scratch |
Delete multiple scratch files at once |
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
Workspace Scratch Settings
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath |
Path to the scratch folder relative to the workspace root |
null |
simple-scratch.scratchFolderName |
Name of the scratch folder in the current workspace |
scratch |
simple-scratch.defaultScratchFileName |
Base name of scratch files in the current workspace |
scratch |
Global Scratch Settings
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
simple-scratch.enableGlobalScratch |
Enable/disable global scratch files |
true |
simple-scratch.globalScratchFolderName |
Name of the global scratch folder |
scratch |
simple-scratch.defaultGlobalScratchFileName |
Base name of global scratch files |
scratch |
Other Settings
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
simple-scratch.enableAutoPaste |
Automatically paste clipboard content into new scratch files |
true |
Example: Custom Scratch Folder Path
You can configure a custom path for your scratch files. This can be set globally in your VS Code settings or per-workspace in .vscode/settings.json.
Example 1: Custom path with default folder name
{
"simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath": ".vscode"
}
Scratch files will be stored under .vscode/scratch/ (using the default scratchFolderName).
Example 2: Custom path with custom folder name
{
"simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath": ".vscode",
"simple-scratch.scratchFolderName": "temp"
}
Scratch files will be stored under .vscode/temp/.
Example 3: Nested custom path
{
"simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath": "notes/drafts"
}
Scratch files will be stored under notes/drafts/scratch/.
Note: When configured in .vscode/settings.json, these settings apply only to the current workspace and override any global settings.
