VS Notes

A lightweight notepad built directly into your VS Code Explorer sidebar. Keep quick notes, TODOs, and ideas right where you code.

Features

• Quick Access - Notes panel in Explorer sidebar, always one click away
• Instant Creation - Click "+" to create a new note
• Auto-Save - Markdown files that save automatically as you type
• Workspace Organized - Each project gets its own notes folder
• Private by Default - Notes stored in ~/.vscode-notes/, never committed to git

How It Works

1. Look for the "Notes" section in your Explorer sidebar
2. Click "+" to create a new note
3. Name it and start typing
4. Notes auto-save as markdown files
5. Click any note to reopen it

Storage Location

~/.vscode-notes/
├── project-name/
│   ├── Meeting Notes.md
│   ├── Ideas.md
│   └── TODO.md

Your notes live outside your project directory, so they:

• Won't clutter your git history
• Persist even if you delete the project
• Stay private and personal

Installation

Install from the VS Code Marketplace or:

code --install-extension ahmedhamedaly.vs-notes-extension

Commands

• New Note - Create a new note
• Refresh - Reload notes list
• Delete Note - Remove a note (trash icon)

License

MIT