VS Code Laser Pointer
Bring PowerPoint-like laser pointer and highlighting features directly into Visual Studio Code for presentations, demos, and code walkthroughs.
Features
- Laser Pointer Mode: Toggle a red pointer effect at your cursor for live code walkthroughs.
- Line Highlighting: Instantly highlight the current line for audience focus.
- Presentation-Friendly: Designed for clarity and visibility in demos and training.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Quickly toggle pointer (
Ctrl+Alt+L) and highlight (Ctrl+Alt+H).
- Settings Command: Jump to extension settings from the command palette.
Usage
- Open the Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for:
Toggle Laser Pointer ModeToggle Line HighlightOpen Laser Pointer Settings
- Or use the keyboard shortcuts for instant toggling.
Business Value
- Improve clarity during code walkthroughs and technical presentations.
- Reduce dependency on external, non-code-aware pointer tools.
- Enhance developer training and content creation directly in VS Code.
Technical Highlights
- Built with the VS Code Extension API and TypeScript.
- Lightweight, secure, and cross-platform.
- Extensible architecture: Command Controller, Pointer Engine, Decoration Manager, Settings Manager.
Future Enhancements
- Animated pointer effects
- Annotations and drawing tools
- Full presentation mode
Release Notes
0.0.1
- Initial release: Laser pointer, line highlight, and settings commands.
1.0.1
Fixed issue #.
1.1.0
Added features X, Y, and Z.
Following extension guidelines
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Working with Markdown
You can author your README using Visual Studio Code. Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:
- Split the editor (
Cmd+\ on macOS or Ctrl+\ on Windows and Linux).
- Toggle preview (
Shift+Cmd+V on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux).
- Press
Ctrl+Space (Windows, Linux, macOS) to see a list of Markdown snippets.
Enjoy!
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