Markdown Helper - VS Code Extension
Welcome to the Markdown Helper VS Code extension! This tool is designed to enhance your markdown editing experience in Visual Studio Code with various utilities and helper functions, making markdown creation faster and more intuitive.
Features
The Markdown Helper extension provides the following features:
- Table of Contents Generator: Automatically generate a table of contents for your markdown documents.
- Link Validator: Check for broken or invalid links within your markdown files.
- Preview Enhancements: See live previews for embedded images, links, and custom markdown components.
- Quick Snippets: Access frequently used markdown snippets for headers, lists, tables, and code blocks.
Example of Features in Action
Below are screenshots showcasing some key features:
![Table of Contents Generator](images/toc-generator.png)
![Link Validator](images/link-validator.png)
Tip: Animations can be a great way to show off your extension. Consider creating short animations to highlight each feature.
Requirements
To get the most out of Markdown Helper, please ensure that you have:
- Visual Studio Code version 1.60 or higher
- Any additional dependencies or extensions listed below:
Extension Settings
This extension adds the following settings to VS Code:
markdownHelper.enable
: Enable or disable Markdown Helper.
markdownHelper.validateLinksOnSave
: Enable link validation automatically on file save.
markdownHelper.toc.depth
: Set the depth level for table of contents generation.
These settings can be configured in your VS Code settings.json
file or directly in the Settings UI.
Known Issues
We are actively working to improve Markdown Helper. Current known issues include:
- Link Validator Performance: Large files may slow down the link validation process.
- Image Preview Scaling: Images may not render correctly on very high-resolution screens.
If you encounter any issues, please report them in the GitHub issues section for this extension.
Release Notes
Stay updated with the latest features and fixes:
1.0.0
- Initial release of Markdown Helper with core features: TOC Generator, Link Validator, and Quick Snippets.
1.1.0
- Added customizable TOC depth and automatic link validation on save.
Extension Guidelines
We follow the VS Code Extension Guidelines to ensure a high-quality experience for our users.
Working with Markdown in VS Code
VS Code provides excellent support for markdown files, including live previews and syntax highlighting. Use these shortcuts to enhance your workflow:
- Split the Editor: (
Cmd+\
on macOS or Ctrl+\
on Windows/Linux).
- Toggle Preview: (
Shift+Cmd+V
on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V
on Windows/Linux).
- Snippet Suggestions: Press
Ctrl+Space
to access markdown snippets.
For more information:
Enjoy your enhanced markdown editing experience!