A small VS Code extension that creates files from the clipboard. Copy text where the first line is the target file path (optionally prefixed with //) and the remaining lines are the file contents — then run the command to create the file inside the opened workspace.
Features
Create a new file anywhere in the active workspace by pasting a path+content from the clipboard.
Automatically creates parent directories as needed.
Writes files with UTF-8 encoding and normalizes line endings to LF.
How it works (contract)
Input: clipboard text where the first line is the file path (example: //src/new/file.ts) and the rest of the clipboard is the file content.
Output: a file created at the path relative to the workspace root containing the clipboard content.
Error modes: shows an error if no workspace is open or if the first line is empty.
Installation
Install from the VS Code Marketplace (when published) or
Build & install locally:
Run the extension packaging/build scripts in this repository (see package.json scripts).
Install the generated .vsix with "Extensions: Install from VSIX..." in VS Code.
Usage
Open a folder or workspace in VS Code (the extension requires a workspace root).
Prepare clipboard contents where:
First line: target path relative to the workspace root (you may prefix with // for readability). Example: //src/utils/example.ts
Remaining lines: the file content you want written into the file.
Example clipboard contents:
//src/hello/world.txt
Hello World!
This file was created from the clipboard.
Run the command: "Create File With Content" (command id: extension.createFileWithContent).
Use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type "Create File With Content".
After success, you will see a confirmation notification with the created file path.
Command
extension.createFileWithContent — Create a file from the current clipboard contents.
You can bind this command to a keyboard shortcut via VS Code's Keyboard Shortcuts settings.
If you see "Please open a workspace or folder first." make sure a workspace is open — the extension resolves the path relative to the first workspace folder.
If the file doesn't appear in Explorer immediately, try refreshing or reloading the window.
Limitations
The extension currently always writes files relative to the first workspace folder.
No overwrite confirmation: if a path already exists it will be overwritten silently. Be careful when reusing existing paths.
Development
Command registration and behavior live in src/extension.ts.
Key script entries are in package.json (compile, watch, package, test).
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Open issues or PRs for bugs, enhancements, or documentation fixes.
License
See the repository license file (if present) or add a license you prefer.
