Code566

Overview

Code566 transforms your VS Code line/column indicator into a fun, interactive experience with selectable user modes. Make your coding sessions more engaging and enjoyable!

Features

Code566 enhances your coding experience by replacing the standard line/column display with one of seven interactive modes:

1. Pixel Pet Mode - A virtual pet that reacts to your coding behavior, gaining experience and energy based on your typing patterns.

2. Travel Mode - Virtually travel to different cities around the world based on your cursor position, with distance tracking and city information.

3. Stats HUD Mode - Displays a comprehensive dashboard of coding statistics including typing speed, character count, and line information.

4. Heat Map Mode - Visualizes your editing activity with a color-coded heat map, showing which parts of your code receive the most attention.

5. Line Length Warning Mode - Highlights lines that exceed recommended length limits, with customizable settings for different programming languages.

6. Code Feature Detector Mode - Detects and displays information about code structures at your cursor position, providing insights into your codebase.

7. Line/Column Records Mode - Tracks and displays interesting statistics and records about your line and column positions across your coding sessions.

Screenshots

Heat Map Mode

Heat Map mode shows which parts of your code you edit most frequently, with a color gradient from green (low activity) to red (high activity).

Line Length Warning Mode

This mode highlights lines that exceed recommended length, with different warning levels and language-specific configurations.

Code Feature Detector Mode

Detects and displays detailed information about code structures like functions, classes, and variables at your cursor position.

Line/Column Records Mode

Tracks your coding records like highest line number, rightmost column, longest line, and more across your coding sessions.

Installation

Quick Install (Recommended)

For Linux/macOS users:

# Make the script executable
chmod +x ./scripts/install.sh

# Run the installation script
./scripts/install.sh

For Windows users:

# Run the PowerShell installation script
.\scripts\install.ps1

Via VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code
2. Click the Extensions view icon in the Sidebar or press Ctrl+Shift+X
3. Search for "Code566"
4. Click Install

Manual Installation

# Install from the VSIX file
code --install-extension code566-0.2.0.vsix

For detailed installation instructions, see INSTALL.md.

Usage

After installation, Code566 starts with no mode selected by default. To start using the extension:

1. Click on the "Code566" button in the status bar, or
2. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or F1)
3. Type "Code566: Select Mode" and press Enter
4. Choose your preferred mode from the list

Only one mode can be active at a time. You can switch between modes or disable all modes through the same command.

Each mode has its own unique commands and features:

• Pixel Pet Mode: Watch your virtual pet grow as you code
• Travel Mode: Explore different cities without leaving your editor
• Stats HUD Mode: Toggle the stats dashboard with "Code566: Toggle Stats HUD"
• Heat Map Mode: Visualize your code activity with "Code566: Toggle Heat Map"
• Line Length Warning Mode: Configure line length settings with "Code566: Configure Line Length Settings"
• Code Feature Detector Mode: View code structure information with "Code566: Toggle Code Feature Detector"
• Line/Column Records Mode: Track your coding records with "Code566: Show Line/Column Records"

Configuration

You can configure Code566 through VS Code settings:

1. Open VS Code settings (Ctrl+,)
2. Search for "Code566"
3. Adjust settings according to your preferences

The code566.activeMode setting will reflect your current mode choice, but it's recommended to use the Command Palette or status bar to change modes.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues or pull requests to the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.