Project Template Manager

Overview

Project Template Manager streamlines your workflow by providing a structured way to create new projects and add template components to existing ones. Save time and ensure consistency by reusing your preferred project structures, configurations, and boilerplate code.

Features

• Dedicated Template Explorer - Access all your templates from the VS Code sidebar
• Create Projects From Templates - Generate entire project structures with a few clicks
• Add Template Components - Selectively incorporate template files/folders into existing projects
• Template Management - Easily add, remove, and organize your templates
• Professional Organization - Maintain consistent project structures across your work

Getting Started

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Project Template Manager"
4. Click Install

Using the Template Explorer

The Template Explorer provides quick access to all your templates and template management functions:

1. Click the Project Templates icon in the Activity Bar to open the Template Explorer
2. View available templates in the explorer panel
3. Use the "+" button to add new templates
4. Right-click on templates for available actions

Creating a New Project

1. Right-click on a template in the Template Explorer and select "Create Full Project from Template"
   • Alternatively: Use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type "Create Full Project from Template"
2. Select a destination folder
3. Enter a name for your new project
4. Your new project will be created with all files and structure from the template

Adding Template Items to Existing Projects

1. Open the folder/workspace where you want to add template items
2. Right-click on a template in the Template Explorer and select "Add Files/Folders from Template"
   • Alternatively: Use the Command Palette and type "Add Files/Folders from Template"
3. Select which files or folders from the template to add
4. The selected items will be copied to your current workspace

Managing Your Templates

Adding a Template

1. Click the "+" button in the Template Explorer title bar
2. Select a folder to use as a template
3. Enter a name for the template

Copying Template Files/Folders

1. Expand a template to see its contents
2. Right-click on any file or folder
3. Select "Copy to Workspace" to add it to your current project

Deleting a Template

1. Right-click on a template in the Template Explorer
2. Select "Delete Template"
3. Confirm the deletion

Included Template

The extension comes with a default "pythonic_template" that demonstrates a well-structured Python project with:

• Standardized project layout
• Configuration management
• Data processing utilities
• Documentation structure
• Test framework setup

This template serves as both a useful starting point for Python projects and an example of how to structure your own templates.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.96.0 or higher

Roadmap

Future releases plan to include:

• Template categories for better organization
• Template variables for dynamic content
• Template synchronization across devices
• Additional template examples for various technologies

License

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

See the LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please create an issue on our GitHub repository.

Enjoy streamlining your development workflow with Project Template Manager!