Auto Memo Indicator

A VS Code extension that automatically detects memo files with the same name as the currently active file and displays them in a sidebar tree view. Supports multiple file extensions for memo files.

Features

• Automatic Detection: Automatically finds memo files that match the name of your current active file
• Multiple Extensions: Supports .md, .txt, .note, .memo and custom extensions
• Configurable Extensions: Add your own custom file extensions for memo files
• Sidebar Integration: Displays matching memo files in the Explorer sidebar under "Memo Files"
• Auto Open in Side Panel: Automatically opens memo files in a side panel when switching files
• Real-time Updates: Updates the list when you switch between files or when memo files are created/deleted
• Quick Access: Click on any memo file to open it instantly

How it Works

1. When you open or switch to a file (e.g., example.cpp), the extension searches your workspace for memo files with the same name
2. Searches for files like example.md, example.txt, example.note, example.memo, etc.
3. Found memo files are displayed in the "Memo Files" section in the Explorer sidebar
4. The first memo file can automatically open in a side panel (configurable)
5. The list updates automatically when you switch files or when memo files are added/removed

Configuration

Extension Settings

• autoMemoIndicator.autoOpen (default: true): Automatically open the first memo file in a side panel when switching files
• autoMemoIndicator.preserveFocus (default: true): Keep focus on the current file when opening memo files
• autoMemoIndicator.memoFileExtensions (default: [".md", ".txt", ".note", ".memo"]): List of file extensions to consider as memo files
• autoMemoIndicator.customExtensions (default: ""): Additional file extensions separated by commas (e.g., .org,.rst,.adoc)
• autoMemoIndicator.autoClosePrevious (default: true): Automatically close previous memo files when switching to a different file
• autoMemoIndicator.keepSideLayout (default: false): Keep side panel layout when closing previous memo files (prevents layout shift)

Example Configuration

{
  "autoMemoIndicator.autoOpen": true,
  "autoMemoIndicator.preserveFocus": true,
  "autoMemoIndicator.memoFileExtensions": [".md", ".txt", ".note", ".memo"],
  "autoMemoIndicator.customExtensions": ".org,.rst,.adoc,.wiki",
  "autoMemoIndicator.autoClosePrevious": true,
  "autoMemoIndicator.keepSideLayout": false
}

Usage

1. Install the extension
2. Open a workspace with your code files
3. Create memo files with the same name as your code files using supported extensions:
   • main.md for main.cpp
   • algorithm.txt for algorithm.py
   • utils.note for utils.js
   • config.memo for config.json
4. The "Memo Files" section will appear in the Explorer sidebar when matching files are found
5. Click on memo files to open them, or they will auto-open in side panel (if enabled)

Example

If you have:

• algorithm.cpp (currently active)
• algorithm.md (memo file)
• algorithm.txt (another memo file)
• notes/algorithm.note (memo file in subdirectory)
• docs/algorithm.memo (yet another memo file)

All these memo files will appear in the "Memo Files" section.

Commands

• Memo Files: Refresh - Manually refresh the memo files list
• Toggle Auto Open Memo Files - Enable/disable automatic opening of memo files in side panel
• Toggle Auto Close Previous Memo Files - Enable/disable automatic closing of previous memo files when switching files
• Open in Side Panel - Open selected memo file in side panel (available in context menu)

Supported File Extensions

Default extensions:

• .md (Markdown)
• .txt (Plain text)
• .note (Note files)
• .memo (Memo files)

Custom extensions: You can add any custom extensions through the settings. Popular options include:

• .org (Org-mode files)
• .rst (reStructuredText)
• .adoc (AsciiDoc)
• .wiki (Wiki files)
• .doc (Documentation)
• .info (Information files)

Requirements

• VS Code 1.101.0 or higher

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• autoMemoIndicator.autoOpen: Enable/disable automatic opening of memo files in side panel
• autoMemoIndicator.preserveFocus: Keep focus on current file when opening memo files
• autoMemoIndicator.memoFileExtensions: Array of file extensions to consider as memo files
• autoMemoIndicator.customExtensions: Additional custom file extensions (comma-separated)

Known Issues

None at this time. If you encounter any issues, please report them on the GitHub repository.

Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release of Auto Memo Indicator

• Automatic detection of matching memo files
• Support for multiple file extensions (.md, .txt, .note, .memo)
• Configurable custom file extensions
• Automatic opening in side panel
• Sidebar tree view integration
• Real-time file system watching
• Quick file opening functionality
• Configuration options for behavior customization

Development

To run this extension in development mode:

1. Clone the repository
2. Run npm install to install dependencies
3. Press F5 to open a new Extension Development Host window
4. Test the extension functionality

Enjoy!