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LazyCodet Helper

A powerful productivity toolkit for developers working with AI, large codebases, and structured workflows

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🚀 Overview

LazyCodet Helper enhances your VS Code workflow with:

• Smart file & folder content copying
• Clean folder tree generation
• Customizable ignore rules
• Visual file marking system with label explorer
• Automatic file system synchronization

Designed especially for developers who:

• Work with AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude…)
• Manage medium-to-large codebases
• Frequently refactor or review code
• Need better file organization inside VS Code

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✨ Features

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1️⃣ Smart Copy Content

Command: lazycodet.copyContent Right-click any file or folder → LazyCodet: Copy Content

What it does

• Recursively collects files inside folders
• Adds clear path headers
• Formats output cleanly for AI tools
• Respects ignore rules for multi-file/folder selection
• Single file selection bypasses ignored files - useful for quickly copying files like README.md even when they're in your ignore list
• Copies everything into clipboard instantly

Example Output

===== src/components/Button.ts =====
export const Button = () => { ... }

===== src/utils/helper.ts =====
export function helper() { ... }

Perfect for:

• Sending multiple files to AI
• Sharing code in documentation
• Code review discussions

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2️⃣ Copy Folder Tree

Command: lazycodet.copyFolderTree

Generates a structured folder tree like:

src/
  components/
    Button.ts
  utils/
    helper.ts
README.md

Ideal for:

• Explaining architecture
• Sharing project structure
• Writing technical docs

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3️⃣ Configurable Ignore Rules

Customize what gets excluded from copy operations.

Default ignored folders:

• node_modules
• .git
• dist
• build

You can configure more via:

Settings → LazyCodet Helper → Ignore Patterns

Example:

{
  "lazycodet.ignorePatterns": [
    "**/node_modules/**",
    "**/dist/**",
    "**/*.log"
  ]
}

Supports glob patterns.

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4️⃣ File Markers & Label Explorer

A visual file organization system built directly into the VS Code sidebar.

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🏷 Mark Files with Custom Labels

Command: lazycodet.markFile Right-click file → LazyCodet: Mark File

You can:

• Assign existing labels
• Create unlimited custom labels
• Edit label name & icon
• Remove marks
• Reassign files between labels

Example labels:

• ✅ Done
• ⭐ Important
• 🔥 Urgent
• 📌 Review
• 🧪 Testing

Each label stores:

• Name
• Icon (emoji / Unicode)
• Persistent workspace storage

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📂 Sidebar: Labels & Marked Files

Access via:

Activity Bar → LazyCodet Markers

Structure example:

⭐ Important
   src/
      components/
         Button.ts
   README.md

✅ Done
   utils/
      helper.ts

Structure behavior

• Level 1: Labels
• Level 2+: Full folder tree structure
• Explorer-like UI
• Folders sorted before files
• Click file to open instantly

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🔄 Automatic File System Sync

Markers automatically update when:

• A file is renamed
• A file is deleted
• A folder is renamed
• Project structure changes

No broken references. No manual refresh required.

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🎯 Real-World Use Cases

🤖 AI Workflow

1. Mark important files
2. Copy all content
3. Paste into ChatGPT
4. Get full-context responses

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🛠 Refactoring Sessions

Group files into:

• 🔥 Critical
• 🧪 Testing
• 📌 Needs Review
• ✅ Completed

Navigate faster using sidebar view.

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👀 Code Review

Organize by status:

• ❌ Needs Changes
• ⭐ Important
• ✅ Approved

Keep everything visually structured.

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⚙ Commands

Command	Description
lazycodet.copyContent	Copy file or folder content
lazycodet.copyFolderTree	Copy folder structure
lazycodet.markFile	Mark / unmark file with label

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💾 Data & Privacy

• Markers stored per workspace
• Labels persist between sessions
• No external server
• No telemetry
• 100% local

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🧠 What Makes It Different?

LazyCodet Helper is not just a copy tool.

It combines:

• Structured content extraction
• Project visualization
• Visual file grouping
• Automatic synchronization
• AI-friendly formatting

It turns VS Code into a smarter project management environment.

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🛣 Roadmap

Planned improvements:

• Drag & drop between labels
• Multi-select marking
• Export marked files as bundle
• Label color decorations
• Cross-device sync support

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⭐ Support

If LazyCodet Helper improves your workflow:

• Leave a rating on Marketplace
• Share with your team
• Suggest new features

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📜 License

MIT License