File Picker and Combiner is a Visual Studio Code extension designed to enhance productivity by allowing users to select multiple files from their workspace and combine their contents efficiently. This tool is invaluable for developers working with large codebases or requiring aggregation of multiple file contents into a single file or clipboard.
Features
Integrates with VSCode Workspace: Seamlessly works within your existing workspace, providing a smooth user experience.
Interactive File Selection UI: Offers a custom webview panel to choose files with ease.
Multiple Output Options: Users can copy the combined content to the clipboard or save it as a new file.
Support for Various Text Files: Supports text files like .txt, .js, .ts, .html, .css, .json, .md, ensuring wide usability across different projects.
Installation
Install File Picker and Combiner directly from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace:
Open Visual Studio Code.
Navigate to the Extensions view by clicking the square icon on the sidebar or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
Open the Command Palette with Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P (on Mac).
Type "Pick and Combine Files" and hit enter.
Keyboard Shortcut:
Optionally, assign a shortcut to extension.pickAndCombineFiles in the keyboard shortcuts settings.
Follow the UI prompts to select files and determine the output action for the combined contents.