A VSCode extension that automatically saves pasted images and inserts comment references.
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✨ Features
- 🖼️ Auto-detect image paste: Automatically detects images in clipboard (supports screenshots, copied image files, etc.)
- 💾 Auto-save images: Saves images to a specified folder in the project directory (default:
.image-comment)
- 📝 Auto-insert comments: Automatically inserts image reference comments at the paste position
- 🔧 Smart comment format: Automatically selects appropriate comment format based on file type (JavaScript, Python, HTML, Markdown, etc.)
- 🌍 Multi-platform support: Supports macOS and Windows
📦 Installation
Install from Marketplace | Search "Image Comment" in VS Code Extensions panel and install
🚀 Usage
Copy an image to clipboard (screenshot, copy image file, copy from browser, etc.)
Right-click in the code editor and select "Paste Image as Comment"
The extension will automatically detect the image, save it to the .image-comment folder, and insert a comment at the current position
⚙️ Configuration Options
| Configuration |
Type |
Default |
Description |
imageComment.saveDirectory |
string |
.image-comment |
Directory name to save images (relative to workspace root) |
imageComment.commentTemplate |
string |
 |
Comment template, use {path} as placeholder for image path |
imageComment.useRelativePath |
boolean |
true |
Whether to use relative path in comments |
🔗 Recommended Extension
For better image preview experience, we recommend installing the Image Preview extension to preview images directly in the editor.
💻 System Requirements
- macOS: No additional tools required
- Windows: Requires PowerShell (pre-installed on Windows 10+)
❓ FAQ
Q: Why is "Paste Image as Comment" not showing in the context menu?
A: Make sure the editor has focus, is not in read-only mode, and no text is selected.
Q: Where are images saved?
A: By default, images are saved in the .image-comment folder in the workspace root. You can change the save location by modifying imageComment.saveDirectory in settings.
Q: What image formats are supported?
A: Supports common image formats such as PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP, SVG. Maximum size is 50MB.
📄 License
MIT License
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