Copy Line Number

A simple VS Code extension that copies the current line number to the clipboard.

Features

• Copy the current line number with a single keyboard shortcut
• Multiple cursors support: When multiple cursors are placed, all line numbers are copied
• Copies in format line X (e.g., line 828) for easy reference
• Works with any file type
• Shows a brief status bar message confirming the copy action

Usage

Keyboard Shortcut

Command Palette

You can also use the command palette:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS)
2. Type Copy Current Line Number
3. Press Enter

The line number (1-based, as displayed in the editor) will be copied to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Examples

Single cursor:

line 828

Multiple cursors (2 cursors on lines 1 and 4):

line 1 and line 4

Multiple cursors (4 cursors on lines 1, 2, 4, 928):

line 1, line 2, line 4 and line 928

Requirements

• VS Code 1.102.0 or higher

Extension Settings

This extension does not currently contribute any settings.

Known Issues

None currently. If you find any issues, please report them here.

Release Notes

See CHANGELOG.md for release notes.

License

MIT

Support

If you find this extension helpful, please consider starring it on GitHub!