Insert Timestamp

Insert Timestamp is a lightweight VS Code extension that quickly inserts the current date and time at the cursor. It works in any editor, including Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb) cells, making it perfect for logging, note-taking, and documenting edits.

Features

• Insert the current timestamp in YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss format.
• Works in all editors, including .py files and Jupyter Notebook cells.
• Assign a custom keyboard shortcut for fast insertion.
• Configure the timezone via extension settings (e.g., UTC, UTC+8, local).

Usage

Keyboard Shortcut (Recommended)

Default shortcut:

Ctrl+Shift+T

1. Place your cursor where you want the timestamp.
2. Press the shortcut — a timestamp like this will appear:

2025-09-08 20:45:12

⚠️ On Linux, Ctrl+Alt+T opens the terminal by default, so a different shortcut is recommended.

Command Palette

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac).
2. Search for Insert Timestamp.
3. Press Enter to insert the timestamp at the cursor.

Here’s a refined version of your Installation section reflecting that users can install directly from VS Code, with a fallback to the Marketplace if needed:

Installation

Install Directly in VS Code

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Search for Insert Timestamp.
4. Click Install.

If you cannot access the Marketplace due to network restrictions, you can download the extension manually from the VS Code Marketplace.

Manual Installation via VSIX (Fallback)

1. Download the .vsix file from the Marketplace page.
2. Install it using the command:

code --install-extension insert-timestamp-0.0.1.vsix

This ensures you can use the extension even if direct installation in VS Code isn’t accessible.

Customization

• Change the keyboard shortcut via File → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts.

• Configure the timezone in VS Code Settings:

  1. Open Settings → Extensions → Insert Timestamp → Timezone.
  2. Enter a value such as UTC, UTC+8, UTC-5, or local.

The timestamp will automatically adjust according to your selected timezone.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit PRs. Suggestions for new formats, automatic logging, or other enhancements are welcome!

License

MIT License © ZelinYang21