LazyCodet Helper

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

📦 Install (VS Code, Cursor & forks)

🚀 Overview

LazyCodet Helper enhances your VS Code workflow with:

• Smart file & folder content copying
• Clean folder tree generation
• Customizable ignore rules

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

✨ Features

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
• 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

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

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.

🎯 Real-World Use Cases

🤖 AI Workflow

1. Select the files or folders you need
2. Copy all content
3. Paste into ChatGPT
4. Get full-context responses

🛠 Refactoring Sessions

• Copy the content of files you're about to change
• Share a folder tree to explain the current structure

👀 Code Review

• Copy the content of changed files
• Share project structure alongside the discussion

⚙ Commands

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick Copy Content

You can assign a keyboard shortcut to the lazycodet.copyContent command for faster access.

Default Suggestion

• Key: Ctrl + Shift + C
• When: editorTextFocus || explorerResourceIsFolder

How to Set It Up

1. Open VS Code Settings
2. Go to Keyboard Shortcuts (Ctrl + K Ctrl + S)
3. Search for lazycodet.copyContent
4. Click the pencil icon next to the command
5. Press your desired key combination (e.g., Ctrl + Shift + C)
6. Set the When expression to: editorTextFocus || explorerResourceIsFolder

When Expression Explained

• editorTextFocus: Works when editing a file
• explorerResourceIsFolder: Works when a folder is selected in the Explorer
• ||: Either condition is valid

Now you can quickly copy file or folder content without using the context menu!

💾 Data & Privacy

• No external server
• No telemetry
• 100% local

🧠 What Makes It Different?

LazyCodet Helper is not just a copy tool.

It combines:

• Structured content extraction
• Project visualization
• AI-friendly formatting

It turns VS Code into a smarter workflow companion.

⭐ Support

If LazyCodet Helper improves your workflow:

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

📜 License

MIT License