Context Link (VSCode Extension)
Simple VSCode extension to:
Copy to the clipboard file paths with line references to use as context with AI assistants like Claude, OpenCode etc.
Features
- Copy file path with line references in one keystroke
- Support for both Claude and OpenCode formats
- Works with selections or entire files
- Context menu integration
Usage
- Open a file in VS Code
- Select lines (optional)
- Press
Ctrl+Alt+U (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+U (macOS)
- The context link is copied to clipboard
| Format |
No Selection |
Single Line |
Line Range |
| Claude |
@path/file |
@path/file#L10 |
@path/file#L10-20 |
| OpenCode |
@path/file |
@path/file#10 |
@path/file#10-20 |
Extension Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Values |
Description |
contextLink.format |
claude |
claude, opencode |
Output format for the context link (machine-specific) |
contextLink.showNotification |
false |
true, false |
Show a notification when copied |
contextLink.pathType |
absolute |
relative, absolute |
Path type for the context link (machine-specific) |
Note: The format and pathType settings are machine-specific and will not be synchronized across devices when using VS Code Settings Sync.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Command |
Windows/Linux |
macOS |
| Copy Context Link |
Ctrl+Alt+U |
Cmd+Alt+U |
Right-click in the editor and select "Copy Context Link" from the context menu.
Use with AI Assistants
Paste the copied link into your AI assistant to provide context:
Check the error handling in @src/utils/parser#L45-60
The AI assistant will understand the file path and line references, making it easier to discuss specific code sections.
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