A VS Code extension that enables real-time cursor position synchronization between VS Code and Vim editors, making it easier to collaborate or switch between editors seamlessly.
Features
Real-time cursor position synchronization between VS Code and Vim
Install this extension from the VS Code marketplace
Install the vim-shareedit plugin in Vim ( see vim-shareedit for instructions )
Install the vscode-shareedit extension in VSCode ( see Marketplace )
Usage
Start a ShareEdit session in Vim using the vim-shareedit plugin
In VS Code:
Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
Run the "Connect to vim-shareedit" command
Select the active session from the quick pick menu
Your cursor positions will now be synchronized between VS Code and Vim. Try moving the cursor in one editor and see it move in the other.
Breaking changes
From v0.0.8, you no longer need to manually enter ports. You can now select from a list of active ports and their associated directories. Please update vim-shareedit to the latest version to use this feature.
Available Commands
Connect to vim-shareedit: Connect to a ShareEdit session
Disconnect from vim-shareedit: Disconnect from the current session
Notes
The extension automatically detects active ShareEdit sessions
Sessions are stored in:
Windows: %APPDATA%\shareedit\sessions.json
Unix: ~/.config/shareedit/sessions.json
Troubleshooting
If you encounter connection issues:
Ensure the vim-shareedit plugin is properly installed and running
Check if the WebSocket server is running on the specified port
Try disconnecting and reconnecting to the session
License
This extension is open-sourced under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
