🚀 Revolutionary AI code extraction + visual file organization system

📦 Installation Options

🎯 Global CLI Tool

# Install globally for command-line usage anywhere
npm install -g lookatni-file-markers

# Use from any directory
lookatni extract mycode.txt ./project
lookatni generate ./src output.txt
lookatni --help

🎨 VS Code Extension

Install from VS Code Marketplace or search for "LookAtni File Markers" in VS Code Extensions.

🏆 The Golden Tip: AI-Generated Code Made Easy

The Problem: AI generates amazing code in single files, but extracting them into proper project structures is tedious and error-prone.

The Solution: LookAtni File Markers! Generate entire projects in one document, then extract them automatically into perfect file structures.

🎯 What is LookAtni File Markers?

LookAtni File Markers is the first extension to combine:

🤖 AI Code Extraction (Revolutionary)

// AI generates code with invisible markers - you extract perfect projects!
// Uses invisible File Separator characters (ASCII 28)
console.log('This content belongs to src/main.ts');

// Multiple files organized in a single document
// Each file perfectly marked for automatic extraction
console.log('This belongs to src/utils.ts');

🎯 Perfect for:

• ChatGPT/Claude generated projects → Extract to real file structure
• Code sharing → Send entire projects in one document
• Documentation → Include full project examples
• Tutorials → Package complete workflows

🎨 Visual File Organization (Enhanced)

• Mark files as read/unread directly in VS Code Explorer
• Favorite important files with star indicators
• Flag urgent items with warning badges
• Create custom markers with personal notes
• Track project status visually

⚖️ Feature Comparison

🎯 The Game Changer: Only LookAtni solves the AI code extraction challenge while providing complete visual file management!

✨ Features

🎨 Visual File Markers

• Quick marking: Right-click any file → instant visual markers
• Smart indicators: ✓ Read, ★ Favorite, ❗ Important, 📋 Todo, 🎨 Custom
• Explorer integration: See all markers directly in VS Code Explorer
• Custom notes: Add personal notes to any marker
• Bulk operations: Export/import marker sets
• Status tracking: Visual overview of your project state

🔄 File Extraction

• Extract complete project structures from marked content
• Preserves directory hierarchy automatically
• Interactive conflict resolution
• Dry-run mode for safe testing

🏷️ Marker Generation

• Generate marked files from existing projects
• Smart binary file detection and exclusion
• Configurable file size limits
• Flexible exclusion patterns

✔️ Validation & Analysis

• Comprehensive marker validation
• Duplicate filename detection
• Invalid character checking
• Detailed statistics and reporting

🎯 Interactive Demo

• Built-in demonstration system
• Sample project generation
• Step-by-step walkthrough
• Real-time feedback

📊 Statistics & Reporting

• File type distribution analysis
• Size optimization metrics
• Performance benchmarks
• Comprehensive logging

🔧 CLI Integration

• Standalone command-line tools
• Batch processing capabilities
• CI/CD pipeline integration
• Cross-platform compatibility

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

1. Install from VS Code Marketplace: LookAtni File Markers
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P and search for "LookAtni"
3. Try LookAtni: Quick Demo to see it in action!

🤖 AI Code Extraction (The Golden Feature!)

1. Get AI-generated code with markers:

   • Ask ChatGPT/Claude: "Generate a React project with invisible file markers"
   • Copy the response (includes invisible markers)
   • Paste into a .txt file in VS Code

2. Extract to perfect project structure:

   • Right-click the file → LookAtni: Extract Files
   • Choose destination folder
   • BOOM! Complete project structure created automatically

3. Validate everything works:

   • Use LookAtni: Validate Markers to check integrity
   • Get detailed reports on any issues

📁 Traditional Project Management

1. Generate markers from existing project:

   • Right-click on a folder → LookAtni: Generate Markers
   • Choose output file and options
   • Get a marked file with your entire project

2. Share projects easily:

   • Send the marked file to anyone
   • They can extract the complete project structure instantly

🏷️ Marker Format

LookAtni uses invisible File Separator characters (ASCII 28) for conflict-free marking:

// The actual markers use invisible characters (shown as ␜ for demonstration)
//␜/ relative/path/to/file.ext /␜//

// In real use, these characters are completely invisible:
// - They don't appear in your editor
// - They don't interfere with syntax highlighting  
// - They work in any programming language
// - Zero visual impact on your content

Why invisible markers?

• ✅ Truly invisible: No visual clutter in your content
• ✅ Universal: Works with any programming language or file type
• ✅ Conflict-free: Impossible to accidentally include in real code
• ✅ Parseable: Simple and reliable detection
• ✅ Professional: Clean, seamless integration

📋 Commands

🔄 Code Extraction & Generation

🎨 Visual File Organization

⚙️ Configuration

Customize visual markers in your settings.json:

{
  "lookatni.visualMarkers.readIcon": "✅",
  "lookatni.visualMarkers.favoriteIcon": "⭐",
  "lookatni.visualMarkers.importantIcon": "🔥",
  "lookatni.visualMarkers.todoIcon": "📝",
  "lookatni.visualMarkers.showInStatusBar": true,
  "lookatni.visualMarkers.autoSave": true
}

Available Icons: ✓, ●, ★, !, ○, ◆, 🔥, 📝, ⭐, ✅, 📋, 🎯, 🚀, and more!

🎥 See It In Action

🤝 Community

Love LookAtni File Markers?

• ⭐ Rate us on the VS Code Marketplace!
• 💡 Got ideas? Open an issue or submit a PR 😉
• 🐛 Found a bug? Let us know and we'll fix it fast!
• 💬 Share your workflow - we'd love to see how you use LookAtni!

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

🔗 Links

• Repository: GitHub
• Issues: Report Issues

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Transform your code workflow with LookAtni File Markers!