BAK Syntax Highlighter

Enable syntax highlighting for .py.bak, .cpp.bak1, and other backup files in VS Code.

This extension automatically detects .bak-suffixed files and sets the correct language mode (e.g., Python, C++, JSON) based on the original extension.

✅ Features

• Supports .py.bak, .cpp.bak, .json.bak, .ts.bak1, .html.bak2, etc.
• Automatically assigns language mode when such files are opened.
• Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
• Lightweight and fast (zero config, zero lag).

🛠 Supported Extensions

You can edit the extension to support custom formats if needed.

🔧 How It Works

This extension listens for opened files that match the pattern *.ext.bak, *.ext.bak1, etc., and applies language mode based on .ext.

📦 Installation

• Search for BAK Syntax Highlighter in the Extensions Marketplace
• Or install manually with:

code --install-extension bak-syntax-highlighter-0.0.1.vsix

🧠 Why?

VS Code treats .py.bak as unknown format (plaintext). This extension makes your backups readable, colorful, and safe!

🧩 Contributing

PRs and feedback welcome: 👉 https://github.com/starlitxiling/bak-syntax-highlighter

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Copyright © 2025 starlitxiling