Dev Command Line
Manage, organize, and run reusable development commands directly inside VS Code.
Here is the list of menus available in the Dev Command Line sidebar:
| Menu |
Description |
| Create Group |
Create a group to organize commands |
| Add Command |
Add a new reusable command |
| Run |
Execute a command directly from the sidebar |
| Edit |
Rename or modify the content of a command |
| Delete |
Remove a command or group |
| Favorite |
Mark a command as a favorite for quick access |
| Import |
Restore your command collection from a JSON file |
| Export |
Save all commands to a JSON file as a backup |
| GitHub |
Manage command synchronization with GitHub |
Create Group
Group your commands for better organization.
Example:
Frontend
├── npm install
├── npm run dev
Backend
├── php artisan migrate
├── php artisan serve
Add & Run Command
Add a command once, run it anytime by clicking the ▶️ icon.
Example commands you can save:
npm install
npm run dev
Favorite
Mark your most frequently used commands as favorites for easy access.
Command Parameters
Use dynamic parameters inside your commands.
Example command:
php artisan make:model {modelName} -m
When executed, a prompt will appear:
Value for modelName:
Input: Marketplace → Result: php artisan make:model Marketplace -m
Import & Export
Back up and restore your command collection using a JSON file.
Useful for:
- Moving to a new laptop
- Sharing command templates with your team
- Backup purposes
GitHub Sync
Sync your commands to your personal GitHub repository.
Features:
- Connect your GitHub account
- Automatically create a private repository
- Upload command backups
- Auto-sync on every change
- Restore commands on another device
Example repository structure:
dev-command-sync
└── commands.json
Your data stays stored in your own GitHub account.
