File Downloader VS Code Extension
A VS Code extension that allows you to select multiple files from your workspace, concatenate their contents, and download them as a single text file.
Features
- Trigger the extension via a Status Bar button ("Download Files").
- Filter files by extension (e.g.,
.txt, .js).
- Select multiple files using a dialog with checkboxes.
- Specify a custom name for the output file.
- Choose the save location for the downloaded file.
- Clear formatting in the output file with file names and spacing.
Installation
- Open VS Code.
- Go to the Extensions view (
Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
- Search for
File Downloader by raju-file-downloader.
- Click Install.
How to Use
- Open a workspace in VS Code.
- Click the "Download Files" button in the Status Bar (bottom right).
- Enter file extensions to filter (e.g.,
txt,js or * for all files).
- Select the files you want to download from the dialog (use the spacebar to select/deselect).
- Enter a custom name for the output file (or press Enter for the default).
- Choose a save location for the output file.
- The files will be concatenated into a single text file, and the file explorer will open to show the result.
Requirements
- VS Code version 1.85.0 or higher.
Known Issues
- None at this time. Please report any issues in the Issues section.
Release Notes
0.1.1
- Added GitHub repository link to the Marketplace listing.
0.1.0
- Initial release of File Downloader.
Enjoy!
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