Align Params is a Visual Studio Code extension that automatically aligns multi-line function call parameters in C++ for consistent and readable formatting across different environments.
Features
Aligns multi-line function call parameters
Uses spaces instead of tabs for consistent formatting
Automatically runs on file save
Provides a manual command for alignment
Handles nested expressions (e.g. static_cast)
Preserves:
Comments
Function definitions
Control statements (if, for, while)
Example
Before:
logAtLevels(LogLevel::ERROR,
API_ID,
value,
FAILED_MSG,
{LEVEL_3});
After:
logAtLevels(LogLevel::ERROR,
API_ID,
value,
FAILED_MSG,
{LEVEL_3});
Usage
The extension works automatically when saving a file.
Press:
Ctrl + S
For manual alignment:
Ctrl + Alt + L
Or use the command palette:
Align Parameters
Requirements
No dependencies required.
To prevent conflicts with other formatters such as clang-format, it is recommended to disable:
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Extension Settings
This extension currently does not add custom VS Code settings.
Supported Languages
C++
C (limited support)
Known Issues
Extremely complex macro-based code may not be fully supported
Designed for standard multi-line function call patterns
Release Notes
0.0.2
Initial release with:
Multi-line parameter alignment
Auto alignment on save
Manual command support
Contact
For questions or feedback:
Email: seldaturgut2020@gmail.com
GitHub: https://github.com/seldatrgt35/align-params
Following Extension Guidelines
This extension follows the official VS Code extension development guidelines:
https://code.visualstudio.com/api/references/extension-guidelines#
