Script Notes

A VS Code extension for managing and running frequently used shell commands with customizable arguments and flags.

Features

• 📝 Save and organize shell commands with custom labels
• 🔄 Run commands directly from VS Code with a single click
• 🎯 Add custom flags and arguments to your commands
• ⚡ Interactive prompt system for command arguments
• 🎨 Clean, minimal interface integrated into VS Code

Usage

1. Open the Script Notes view in the Activity Bar
2. Click "+ New Command" to add a command
3. Fill in the required information:
   • Label: A friendly name for your command
   • Shell Command: The actual command to run
   • Flags: Optional command-line flags (comma-separated)
   • Argument Prompts: Define prompts for arguments (comma-separated)
   • Always Prompt: Choose whether to always ask for arguments

Example Commands

# Git commit with message prompt
Label: Git Commit
Command: git commit -m
Argument Prompts: Commit message
Always Prompt: Yes

# Run tests in specific directory
Label: Run Tests
Command: npm test
Flags: --watch, --verbose
Argument Prompts: Test directory
Always Prompt: No

Managing Commands

• Add Command: Click the "+ New Command" button
• Edit Command: Click the ⚙ icon on any command
• Run Command: Click the ▶ icon to execute
• Delete Command: Click the × icon to remove

Arguments and Flags

• Flags: Static arguments that are always included (e.g., -v, --force)
• Arguments: Dynamic values prompted before running the command
• Always Prompt: When enabled, always asks for arguments before running

Tips

• Use descriptive labels for easy command identification
• Group related flags with commas: -v, --force, --no-cache
• Create argument prompts with clear descriptions
• Use the 'Always Prompt' option for commands that need different arguments each time

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.76.0 or higher

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Script Notes"
4. Click Install

Extension Settings

This extension doesn't require any additional settings. All commands are stored per workspace.

Known Issues

Please report any issues on the GitHub repository.

Release Notes

1.0.0

Initial release of Script Notes:

• Basic command management
• Argument prompting system
• Minimalist UI
• Workspace storage

Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue or submit a pull request on our GitHub repository.

License

MIT - See LICENSE file for details.