ClassiCode - Enterprise File Classification & DLP

Dikshant

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Enterprise-grade security extension that prevents code leakage through automated file classification and data loss prevention. Classify files as Public, Internal, Confidential, or Personal with permanent metadata storage and intelligent protection policies. Integrates seamlessly into development wor

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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.

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ClassiCode - Enterprise File Classification & DLP

Enterprise-grade security extension that prevents code leakage through automated file classification and data loss prevention.

ClassiCode seamlessly integrates into your development workflow, providing intelligent file classification with permanent metadata storage and comprehensive protection policies. Perfect for security-conscious teams and organizations requiring DSPM compliance.

🛡️ Key Features

Automated File Classification

Four Security Levels: Public, Internal, Confidential, Personal
Permanent Storage: Classifications stored in file metadata (xattrs) that persist even if comments are removed
Visual Indicators: Color-coded watermarks and badges in the editor
One-Click Classification: Right-click context menu for instant file classification

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Classification-Aware Protection: Different security policies based on file sensitivity
Clipboard Protection: Automatic clipboard clearing for confidential content
File Operation Monitoring: Prevents unauthorized copying, cutting, and duplication
Real-time Alerts: Immediate warnings for policy violations

Enterprise Compliance

DSPM Integration: Machine-readable metadata for Data Security Posture Management tools
Integrity Verification: Cryptographic hashing to detect tampering
Audit Trail: Complete logging of classification changes and security events
Backup Protection: Multiple storage locations ensure classification persistence

🚀 Quick Start

Install ClassiCode from the VS Code Marketplace
Right-click any file in the Explorer
Select "Classify File (Permanent)"
Choose classification level: Public, Internal, Confidential, or Personal
Automatic protection activates based on classification

📊 Classification Levels

Level	Description	Protection Level	Use Cases
🟢 Public	Open source, public documentation	None	README files, public APIs
🟡 Internal	Internal company use	Warnings	Business logic, internal docs
🔴 Confidential	Sensitive business data	Full Protection	API keys, customer data
🟣 Personal	Personal information	Moderate Protection	Personal notes, drafts

🔒 Protection Policies

Confidential Files (🔴 Full Protection)

❌ Block: Copy, Cut, Duplicate, Rename, Save As
🧹 Clipboard: Automatic clearing of copied confidential content
👀 Monitoring: File system watcher prevents unauthorized duplication
💧 Watermarks: Persistent visual indicators (cannot be disabled)

Internal Files (🟡 Warnings)

⚠️ Alerts: Warnings for external sharing operations
📋 Clipboard: Monitored but not automatically cleared
💧 Watermarks: Configurable visual indicators

Personal Files (🟣 Moderate Protection)

⚠️ Alerts: Warnings for sharing operations
💧 Watermarks: Optional visual indicators

Public Files (🟢 No Restrictions)

✅ Full Access: No limitations on file operations
💧 Watermarks: Optional visual indicators

🛠️ Installation

Via VS Code Marketplace

Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
Search for "ClassiCode"
Click Install

Via Command Line

code --install-extension dikshant.classicode

Manual Installation

Download the .vsix file from releases
Run code --install-extension classicode-1.0.0.vsix

⚙️ Configuration

Access settings via File > Preferences > Settings > ClassiCode:

{
  "fileClassification.labels": ["Public", "Internal", "Confidential", "Personal"],
  "fileClassification.colors": {
    "Public": "#28a745",
    "Internal": "#ffc107", 
    "Confidential": "#dc3545",
    "Personal": "#6f42c1"
  },
  "fileClassification.enforceClassification": true,
  "fileClassification.enableWatermarks": true,
  "fileClassification.watermarkIntensity": "medium",
  "fileClassification.excludePatterns": ["**/node_modules/**", "**/.git/**"]
}

🎯 Commands

Command	Description	Shortcut
Classify File	Assign permanent classification to file	Right-click context
Show Classification Data	Debug view of file metadata	Right-click context
Verify Integrity	Check for tampering or corruption	Right-click context
Copy (Protected)	Classification-aware copy operation	`Ctrl+C` / `Cmd+C`
Cut (Protected)	Classification-aware cut operation	`Ctrl+X` / `Cmd+X`

🏢 Enterprise Features

DSPM Compliance

Machine-readable metadata format
Integration with security posture management tools
Compliance reporting and audit trails

Advanced Security

Cryptographic integrity verification
Multi-location backup storage
Tamper detection and automatic restoration
File immutability flags for critical assets

Team Collaboration

Consistent classification across team members
Centralized policy management
Role-based access controls (coming soon)

📋 Requirements

VS Code: 1.74.0 or higher
Operating System: macOS, Windows, Linux
Node.js: 16.x or higher (for development)

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

🐛 Issues & Support

Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions
Email Support: 27dikshant@gmail.com

🔗 Links

VS Code Marketplace: ClassiCode Extension
GitHub Repository: 27dikshant/classicode
Author LinkedIn: Dikshant

Made with ❤️ for secure development workflows

ClassiCode helps teams maintain code security without compromising productivity.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.