README.md

SnapCode — Paste Code from Image

Instantly extract code from any screenshot and paste it directly into VS Code using AI.

How to Use

1. Open any file in VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
3. Type SnapCode and select "SnapCode: Paste Code from Image"
4. On first use, enter your Anthropic API key (free at console.anthropic.com)
5. Select your screenshot or photo
6. Code is pasted at your cursor instantly

Features

• Works with any image format (PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP)
• Fixes common OCR errors automatically (l vs 1, O vs 0)
• Preserves exact indentation
• Works with all programming languages
• Right-click context menu support
• API key stored securely in VS Code settings

Getting an API Key

1. Go to console.anthropic.com
2. Sign up for free
3. Click "API Keys" → "Create Key"
4. Copy the key — SnapCode will ask for it on first use

New accounts get $5 free credits (~5,000 image scans).

Privacy & Security

• Your images are sent to Anthropic's API for processing
• Your API key is stored only in your local VS Code settings
• No data is stored or logged by SnapCode
• See Anthropic's privacy policy