Code Namer

Generate context-aware names for variables, functions, classes, and files. Keep a searchable history in a dedicated sidebar.

Features

• Generate 3–5 relevant name suggestions based on your description
• Insert the chosen name at the cursor or copy it if no editor is active
• Persistent Name History with context snippets
• Quick search/filter across history
• Optional OpenAI provider, with safe offline fallback heuristics

Commands

• Code Namer: Generate Name (codeNamer.generateName)
• Code Namer: Copy From History (codeNamer.copyFromHistory)
• Code Namer: Search History (codeNamer.searchHistory)

Settings

• codeNamer.provider: fallback | openai (default: fallback)
• codeNamer.openai.apiKey: OpenAI API key
• codeNamer.openai.model: Model name (default: gpt-4o-mini)
• codeNamer.suggestions.count: 3–7 suggestions to return (default: 5)

Security and keys

• Do not hardcode or commit API keys. Configure them via the command "Code Namer: Set OpenAI API Key" or set the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable. The extension reads the setting first and falls back to the environment variable.

Usage

1. Run "Code Namer: Generate Name"
2. Select identifier type (function, variable, class, file)
3. Enter a description of what the identifier represents
4. Pick from suggestions; the selected name is inserted or copied
5. Open the "Code Namer" sidebar to view and search your history

Development

• npm install
• npm run watch to compile in watch mode
• F5 to launch the Extension Development Host
• npm test to run tests

Testing

• Unit tests cover the generateName function
• Integration tests cover history persistence using a mock Memento

License

EULA (End User License Agreement) - See LICENSE file for details

Copyright

Copyright (c) 2025 Vesis Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.