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Snippkit for VS Code

v0.0.1Beta Release

Seamlessly save code snippets to your library without leaving your editor. Highlight, right-click, and share in seconds.

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Manual Installation

1

Download Package

Click the download button above to get the .vsix file. This is the compiled extension package.

2

Install in VS Code

Open VS Code and navigate to the Extensions view in the sidebar.

  1. Click the (...) menu at the top-right of the Extensions pane.
  2. Select Install from VSIX... from the dropdown.
  3. Choose the file you just downloaded.

How to Use

1

Configure API Key

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and run Snippkit: Set API Key. Paste your secret key to authenticate.

2

Select Your Code

Highlight any code block, function, or specific lines you want to save directly in your editor.

3

Right Click Context Menu

Right-click the selection and choose the Snippkit option.

Snippkit: Save Selected Code
4

Authenticate (If Prompted)

If you haven't set your API key yet, the extension will prompt you to enter it. You can generate a new key in your Developer Settings.

5

Save & Share

A quick input box will appear at the top. Name your snippet, hit Enter, and a link shown to copy to your clipboard.

Update API Key

1. Open Command Palette

Windows / Linux

Ctrl + Shift + P

MacOS

Cmd + Shift + P

2. Enter Command

Type Set API Key and select the Snippkit option.

> Snippkit: Set API Key

Paste your key starting with sk_live_

Live Preview — utils.js — Snippkit
JS utils.js×
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export function calculateTotal(price, tax) {
// Calculate final price with tax included
return price + (price * tax);
}

const result = calculateTotal(100, 0.2);
console.log(result);
INPUTSnippet Name
Press Enter to confirm
Snippet Saved
Snippet saved successfully.
main*
0
0
Ln 3, Col 12
UTF-8
JavaScript

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