Selectio - Smart text selection for VS Code

Introduction

Selectio is a VSCode extension designed to enhance the text selection experience for developers. With live, character-based selection, you can now expand selections effortlessly by simply typing the characters you're looking for. No need to pick up your mouse or shift-select - Selectio does the work for you!

[Marketplace] - Add Selectio to your IDE

✨ Features

• Live Selection as You Type: Watch the selection expand in real-time as you type the characters.
• Keybinding Support: Activate Selectio with a single key combination (Ctrl+K, CTRL+; by default).
• Seamless Navigation: Quickly jump to specific characters, fine-tuning your selection with precision.
• Easy Undo: If you make a mistake, easily revert to the original selection with the Escape key.
• Effortless Integration: Works naturally within VSCode - just activate and start selecting!

🎥 Example

Select until the semicolon character (;):

⚡ Quick Start

Installation

To install Selectio:

1. Open VSCode.
2. Navigate to the Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for "Selectio".
4. Click "Install".

Alternatively, you can install it directly from the VSCode Marketplace here.

Usage

Once installed, start using Selectio by following these simple steps:

• Activate Selectio Type Mode:

  • Ctrl+K, CTRL+; (or your configured shortcut).

• Type Characters:

  • Begin typing the characters you want to select until. The selection will update live as you type!

• Confirm the Selection:

  • Press Enter to confirm your selection.

• Revert to Original Selection:

  • Press Escape at any time to revert to your original selection or cursor position.

🛠️ Commands

• selectio.startSelectioTypeMode: Activates Selectio's live type mode.
• selectio.confirmSelectioTypeMode: Confirms the current selection and exits type mode.
• selectio.exitSelectioTypeMode: Cancels type mode and reverts to the original selection.

🧑‍💻 Contributing

Selectio is always looking for contributors! To get started:

1. Fork the repository and clone your fork.
2. Install dependencies: npm install.
3. Make your changes.
4. Submit a pull request!

Make sure to follow our contribution guidelines for detailed instructions.

🛡️ Support

For any questions or issues, feel free to open a GitHub Issue or reach out to the author.