42Next Header (Python + C)

Updated 42-style banner extension for VSCode with Python flake8 norm support (79 characters).

Based on the original 42header by kube, this version adds Python compatibility and modern tooling while delivering a new header look.

Installation

1. Open VSCode
2. Press Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P on Mac)
3. Type: ext install nopons.42next-header
4. Press Enter

Or search "42Next Header" in the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).

⚙️ Configuration ⚙️

Set your 42 username and email in VSCode settings:

Option 1: Via Settings UI

1. Press Ctrl+, (or Cmd+, on Mac)
2. Search for "42header"
3. Fill in:
   • Username: Your 42 login
   • Email: Your 42 email

Option 2: Via settings.json

Press Ctrl+Shift+P → "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)"

{
  "42header.username": "your-login",
  "42header.email": "your-login@student.42.fr"
}

Usage

Insert Header

Keyboard Shortcuts:

• macOS: Cmd + Alt + H
• Linux/Windows: Ctrl + Alt + H

Command Palette:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
2. Type "Insert 42 header"
3. Press Enter

Auto-Update

The header automatically updates the "Updated" timestamp and author when you save the file.

Header Examples

C/C++ (80 characters)

/* ************************************************************************** */
/*                                                                            */
/*                                                        :::      ::::::::   */
/*   main.c                                             :+:      :+:    :+:   */
/*                                                    +:+ +:+         +:+     */
/*   By: your-login <your-login@student.42.fr>      +#+  +:+       +#+        */
/*                                                +#+#+#+#+#+   +#+           */
/*   Created: 2026/01/27 10:00:00 by your-login       #+#    #+#              */
/*   Updated: 2026/01/27 12:00:00 by your-login      ###   ########.fr        */
/*                                                                            */
/* ************************************************************************** */

Python (79 characters - flake8)

#!/usr/bin/env python3

# ########################################################################### #
# #                                                                           #
# #                                                       :::      ::::::::   #
# #   script.py                                          :+:      :+:    :+:  #
# #                                                   +:+ +:+         +:+     #
# #   By: your-login <your-login@student.42.fr>      +#+  +:+       +#+       #
# #                                               +#+#+#+#+#+   +#+           #
# #   Created: 2026/01/27 10:00:00 by your-login       #+#    #+#             #
# #   Updated: 2026/01/27 12:00:00 by your-login      ###   ########.fr       #
# #                                                                           #
# ########################################################################### #

Credits

• Original extension by kube

📦 Packaging

To build the VSIX package locally:

# Install vsce (if not already installed)
npm install -g @vscode/vsce

# Build the package
vsce package

To install the generated .vsix file:

code --install-extension 42next-header-x.x.x.vsix

Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.