sreader
Secret reader, a handy tool to quietly read local text files at the far right of the VS Code status bar.
Features
- Display the content of a local text file in the far right of the status bar.
- Click "book" icon to setting "text path" "page size" and "current offset".
- Toggle content at any time.
- Support for paging up and down.
- Clear all reading progress.
Installation
- Available on VS Code Marketplace - search for "sreader".
- Or build from source and install via VSIX.
Usage
Tip: We recommend setting up keyboard shortcuts for the main commands for the most seamless reading experience!
- Configure the local text file path (
sreader.textPath) and page size (sreader.pageSize) in the settings.
- Use the vscode Command Palette and enter the following commands:
Toggle Secret Reader: Display contentPage Up Secret: Navigate to previous pagePage Down Secret: Navigate to next pageClear All Secret Offsets: Reset all reading progress
The content will be displayed as a single line at the far right of the status bar, perfect for discreet reading.
Configuration
| Setting |
Type |
Default |
Description |
| sreader.textPath |
string |
"" |
Path to the local text file |
| sreader.pageSize |
number |
40 |
Number of characters per page |
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Recommand Keyboard Shortcuts |
| sreader.toggle |
Toggle content |
ctrl+shift+up |
| sreader.pageUp |
Previous page |
|
| sreader.pageDown |
Next page |
ctrl+shift+down |
| sreader.clear |
Clear progress |
|
Examples
License
MIT
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