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CodeStarter

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Automatically inserts starter templates for popular programming languages when you create a new file.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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🚀 CodeStarter — Multi-Language Auto Template Generator

CodeStarter automatically inserts clean, ready-to-use starter templates whenever you create a new file in any major programming language. No more typing boilerplate — just start coding instantly.

Supports C, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Go, Rust, PHP, SQL, JSON, Bash, React, Dart, Kotlin, Swift, C#, and more.


✨ Features

🔹 Automatic Template Insertion

When you create or open an empty file like:

  • main.cpp
  • script.py
  • Main.java
  • index.html
  • app.js
  • program.go
  • main.kt
  • App.jsx
  • and many more…

CodeStarter instantly inserts a clean starter template suited to that language.

Example for C++:

#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    ios::sync_with_stdio(0);
    cin.tie(0);

    // cursor lands here
    return 0;
}

🔹 Supports 20+ Languages

Includes templates for:

  • C, C++
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript, TypeScript
  • HTML, CSS
  • C#
  • Go
  • Rust
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • JSON
  • Bash
  • React JSX / TSX
  • Dart (Flutter)
  • Kotlin
  • Swift

…and more coming soon.

🔹 Smart Cursor Placement

After inserting the template, CodeStarter positions the cursor at the perfect spot so you can start coding immediately.


🛠️ Requirements

No dependencies. Works on any VS Code installation (Windows, macOS, Linux).


⚙️ Extension Settings

In future updates, CodeStarter will include configurable settings such as:

  • Enable/disable auto-templates per language
  • Custom user templates
  • Custom indentation behavior

🐞 Known Issues

None currently. Please open an issue if you find unexpected behavior.


📦 Release Notes

0.0.7

  • Initial release
  • Auto-template support for 20+ programming languages
  • Smart activation events
  • Reliable editor detection system

📸 Screenshots

CodeStarter Demo


❤️ Feedback & Contribution

PRs and suggestions are welcome! Help CodeStarter grow into the best coding starter extension in the marketplace.


🎉 Enjoy Coding Faster!

CodeStarter is designed to save your time and boost productivity — especially for students, competitive programmers, and multi-language developers.

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