EnvToggler

EnvToggler is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to switch between multiple .env environment configuration files directly from the status bar. It simplifies the process of managing different environments like development, testing, and production by providing a quick and intuitive way to activate the desired environment.

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Features

• Quick Environment Switching

  • Detects all .env.* files in your workspace.
  • Lets you switch the active environment via the command palette or status bar.
  • Automatically copies the selected file to .env in the root of your workspace.

• Status Bar Indicator

  • Shows the current active environment in the status bar.
  • Useful for avoiding mistakes when running or deploying apps.

• Works with Any Stack

  • Supports any backend or frontend project using .env files: Node.js, Python, Docker Compose, React, etc.

• Safe Overwrite

  • Ensures .env is always the correct one by safely overwriting it from the selected .env.* file.

Example

Here’s an example workflow:

1. You have the following files in your project:

   .env.dev
   .env.prod
   .env.test
   

2. From the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P), run:
   "EnvToggler: Select Environment"

3. Pick one, e.g., .env.dev, and EnvToggler will:

   • Copy .env.dev to .env
   • Update the status bar to show: Env: .env.dev

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for EnvToggler.
4. Click Install.

Alternatively, install it from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace (URL provisional).

Usage

1. Create .env.dev, .env.test, .env.prod, or any custom .env.* files in your root folder.
2. Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and run:
   "EnvToggler: Select Environment"
3. Select your desired environment.
4. The selected file will overwrite .env and will be shown in the status bar.

Roadmap

• [ ] Auto-reload terminals/tasks after environment change
• [ ] Workspace-specific presets
• [ ] Integration with Docker Compose and PM2
• [ ] Secret highlighting and warnings
• [ ] History of selected environments

Contributing

If you want to contribute to this project, feel free to submit issues or pull requests in the GitHub repository (placeholder)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.