GEDCOM for VS Code

Extension for working with .ged (GEDCOM) files in Visual Studio Code. Provides syntax highlighting and validation for genealogical data.

✨ Features

code --install-extension lavich.gedcom-vscode

[ ] File Structure Tree — View the GEDCOM file as a hierarchical tree.
[ ] Hover Preview for Links — Shows an image or preview when hovering over a link.
[ ] Clickable Local File Links — Open local files directly by clicking the link.
[ ] Import/Export Gzip Archive — Compress or extract GEDCOM files.
[ ] Tag Autocomplete / Hinting — Suggest valid tags while typing.
[ ] Validation of Dates and Web Links — Checks that dates and URLs are correctly formatted.
[ ] Validation of XREFs and Pointers — Ensures cross-references are valid.
[ ] Customizable Configuration — Users can tweak extension settings to their needs.
[ ] Command Palette Integration — Add commands accessible via VS Code command palette.
[ ] Localization of Descriptions and Errors — Multi-language support for messages and errors.

[ ] Family Tree Visualization (Webview) — Interactive visual representation of the family tree with filtering, color coding, and navigation using Excalidraw.
[ ] Forms Page View — Editable forms for individuals and families, including cross-references between records.
[ ] Map View — Display locations of events such as birth, marriage, and death on a map.
[ ] Timeline View — Visual timeline showing all events chronologically.
[ ] Advanced Text Editor (Markdown) — Rich text editing with Markdown support for notes and documentation.
[ ] Export Dates to Standard iCalendar (.ics) — Generate calendar files from event dates for import into Google Calendar, Outlook, or other calendars.

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