GLua Block Comment

VS Code extension for toggling block comments in Lua and GLua (Garry's Mod) files.

Features

• Toggle block comments with a single keyboard shortcut
• Uses Lua multi-line comment syntax: --[[ ... --]]
• Works with Lua and GLua files (sv_, cl_, sh_*)
• Smart detection: automatically comments or uncomments selected code

Usage

1. Select one or more lines of Lua code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+/
3. Selected code will be wrapped in block comment:

Before:

print(1)
print(2)
print(3)

After:

--[[
print(1)
print(2)
print(3)
--]]

Press Ctrl+Shift+/ again to remove the block comment.

Keybinding

Requirements

• Works only with .lua files
• Requires text selection (does nothing without selection)

GLua Compatibility

This extension is designed for Garry's Mod Lua development:

• Compatible with GLua syntax
• No Lua 5.4 specific features
• Works with all GMod file conventions (sv_, cl_, sh_)

Commands

• lua.toggleBlockComment - Toggle Lua Block Comment

License

MIT