Insert Timestamp

Insert Timestamp is a lightweight VS Code extension that lets you quickly insert the current date and time at the cursor. 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 .ipynb notebook cells.
• Assign a custom keyboard shortcut for fast insertion.

Usage

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut

By default, the shortcut is:

Ctrl+Shift+T

Place your cursor where you want the timestamp and press the shortcut — it will insert something like:

2025-09-08 20:45:12

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

Method 2: 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.

Installation

From VSIX (Local)

1. Package the extension:

vsce package

2. Install the .vsix file:

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

From Marketplace (Optional)

Once published, search for Insert Timestamp in the VS Code Marketplace.

Customization

• Change the keyboard shortcut in package.json or via File → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts.
• Modify the timestamp format by editing src/extension.ts:

const timestamp = new Date().toISOString().replace('T', ' ').substring(0, 19);

Contributing

Feel free to fork and submit PRs. Suggestions for new formats or auto-insertion features are welcome!

License

MIT License © ZelinYang21