VS Code Notify

A simple VS Code extension that allows you to send custom notifications from keyboard shortcuts.

Features

• Send custom notification messages
• Support for different notification types (info, warning, error)
• Configurable via keybindings with custom arguments

Usage

Command Palette

1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux)
2. Run "Send Notification"

Custom Keybindings

Add custom keybindings to your keybindings.json:

{
  "key": "cmd+shift+n",
  "command": "notify.sendNotification",
  "args": {
    "message": "Your custom message here",
    "type": "info"
  }
}

Parameters

• message (optional): The notification message text. Defaults to "Hello from VS Code Notify!"
• type (optional): The notification type. Options are:
  • "info" - Information message (default)
  • "warning" - Warning message
  • "error" - Error message

Examples

// Info notification
{
  "key": "cmd+alt+i",
  "command": "notify.sendNotification",
  "args": {
    "message": "Build completed successfully!",
    "type": "info"
  }
}

// Warning notification
{
  "key": "cmd+alt+w",
  "command": "notify.sendNotification",
  "args": {
    "message": "This is a warning message",
    "type": "warning"
  }
}

// Error notification
{
  "key": "cmd+alt+e",
  "command": "notify.sendNotification",
  "args": {
    "message": "Something went wrong!",
    "type": "error"
  }
}

Installation

From VSIX file

1. Download the .vsix file
2. Install via Command Palette: "Extensions: Install from VSIX..."
3. Or use CLI: code --install-extension notify-0.0.1.vsix

Development

1. Clone this repository
2. Run npm install
3. Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host
4. Test the extension in the new VS Code window