Quick Quote

A VS Code extension that quickly copies code snippets with file context, optimized for pasting into LLM conversations.

Features

Select code and press the keyboard shortcut to copy it with context:

Default (Relative Path):

• Mac: Ctrl+Cmd+C
• Windows/Linux: Ctrl+Alt+C

Absolute Path:

• Mac: Ctrl+Cmd+Shift+C
• Windows/Linux: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+C

Output Format

// your code here (with common indentation removed)

path/to/file.ts:15-23

• Code block with appropriate language identifier
• Common indentation removed for brevity
• File path (relative to workspace root by default)
• Line range showing the source location

Installation

From Source

1. Clone this repository
2. Run npm install
3. Run npm run compile
4. Press F5 to open a new VS Code window with the extension loaded

Package as VSIX

npm install -g @vscode/vsce
vsce package

Then install the .vsix file via VS Code's Extensions view.

Development

• npm run compile - Compile TypeScript
• npm run watch - Watch for changes and recompile
• Press F5 to start debugging

Why This Extension?

When working with LLMs like Claude Code:

• Specificity: Providing exact file paths and line numbers helps the LLM understand context
• Token efficiency: Removing unnecessary indentation reduces token usage
• Workflow speed: Quick keyboard shortcuts beat manual formatting

License

MIT