send-secret for VS Code
Share secrets via self-destructing encrypted links, directly from VS Code.
Features
- Right-click to share - Send any file or selected text as an encrypted, one-time link
- Selection priority - If text is selected, sends just the selection; otherwise sends the whole file
- Custom options - Set view count and timeout on-the-fly
- Countdown timer - See time remaining in the notification when using timeouts
- Multi-view tracking - See all IPs that retrieved your secret
- Status bar - Track active shares at a glance
- .env detection - Warning prompt when sharing potentially sensitive files
Usage
Send a file
- Right-click any file in the explorer
- Select "Send Secret" or "Send Secret (Custom...)"
- Link is copied to clipboard
- Share the link - recipient opens it once, then it self-destructs
Send selected text
- Select text in the editor
- Right-click and select "Send Secret"
- Or use keyboard shortcut:
Cmd+Shift+. (Mac) / Ctrl+Shift+. (Windows/Linux)
Selection always takes priority - if you have text selected, only the selection is sent.
Custom views and timeout
Use "Send Secret (Custom...)" from the right-click menu or command palette to:
- Set a custom number of views (1-100)
- Set a timeout in seconds (auto-destructs if not retrieved)
Quick presets are also available:
- "Send Secret (3 views)"
- "Send Secret (5 views)"
Notifications
The notification shows real-time status:
Waiting for receiver — expires in 2m 30s (with countdown)Retrieved (1/3). Waiting (1/3) — expires in 2m 15s (multi-view progress)- Final message shows all IPs:
Secret retrieved (3/3) from: 47.x.x.x, 192.x.x.x
Manage active shares
Click the lock icon in the status bar to see all active shares. From there you can:
- Copy the link again
- Cancel a share early
Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
send-secret.defaultViews |
1 |
Default number of views allowed |
send-secret.defaultTimeout |
0 |
Auto-destruct timeout in seconds (0 = no timeout) |
Commands
| Command |
Description |
| Send Secret |
Share with default settings |
| Send Secret (3 views) |
Share allowing 3 views |
| Send Secret (5 views) |
Share allowing 5 views |
| Send Secret (Custom...) |
Prompt for views and timeout |
| Send Secret: Show Active Shares |
View/manage active shares |
Keyboard Shortcut
- Mac:
Cmd+Shift+.
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+Shift+.
Customizable in VS Code keyboard shortcuts settings.
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- Internet connection (uses Cloudflare tunnels)
How It Works
- Your machine encrypts the secret with AES-256-GCM
- A temporary tunnel opens through Cloudflare
- You get a URL with the decryption key in the fragment (never sent to any server)
- Recipient opens the link - their browser decrypts locally
- Your machine deletes the secret and closes the tunnel
No third party ever has both the encrypted data AND the key.
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