Game Dialog Script VS Code Extension

VS Code extension for Game Dialog Script with syntax highlighting, code snippets, and script execution.

Features

Syntax Highlighting - Full language support for .gds files
Script Execution - Run scripts directly from the editor with Cmd+Shift+R (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows/Linux)
Code Snippets - Quick insertion of common patterns (type dialog, if, while, etc.)
Auto-completion - Automatic bracket and quote pairing

Installation

1. Install gdialog

# Via Homebrew
brew tap bitpatch/tools
brew install gdialog

# Via .NET Tool
dotnet tool install --global gdialog

2. Install Extension

Open VS Code → Extensions → Search "Game Dialog Script" → Install

Usage

Open a .gds file and press Cmd+Shift+R (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows/Linux) to run. Results appear in the output panel.

Syntax Example

# Variables
playerName = "Arthur"
reputation = 75

# Dialog output
<< "Welcome, " + playerName + "!"

# Conditionals
if reputation > 50
    << "Good to see you again!"
else
    << "I don't know you."

# Loops
count = 0
while count < 3
    << "Count: " + count
    count = count + 1

Operators: + - * / = == != < <= > >= << >> not or and xor is

Development

Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host for testing.

Game Dialog Script

Bit Patch