TODO Highlighter & Viewer Extension
A simple VS Code extension that highlights TODO: and FIXME: comments in your code, making them more visible and easier to track.
Features
- Highlights
TODO: comments in orange with a light yellow background.
- Groups TODOs by file in the Tree View panel.
- Automatically applies highlighting on startup and when switching files.
Usage
- Open any file with
TODO: or FIXME: comments.
- The comments will be highlighted automatically.
- Open the TODO Tree View from the VS Code sidebar to see all TODOs grouped by file.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
extension.highlightTodos |
Highlights TODOs and FIXMEs in the active file. |
extension.refreshTodoTree |
Refreshes the TODO Tree View. |
How It Works
- Text Decorations: The extension scans the open file for
TODO: and FIXME: comments and applies text decorations.
- Tree View: It groups all TODOs by file and displays them in a collapsible tree view.
- Automatic Updates: Highlights are applied when a file is opened, switched, or modified.
Roadmap
- [ ] Add support for custom comment tags (e.g.,
NOTE:)
- [ ] Allow users to configure colors in settings
- [ ] Display TODO counts in the status bar
License
This extension is licensed under the MIT License.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
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