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Kavan Bhavsar
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Context Creator: Effortless File Selection & AI Context Sharing in VS Code

Have you ever needed to share code context with AI tools or teammates, but manually copying files felt like a hassle? Context Creator is here to streamline that process!

This VS Code extension lets you select multiple files using checkboxes and generate a single output file in your preferred format (.txt, .md, .json, etc.). You can exclude directories, persist selections, and even customize file headers and separators for better readability.

🔥 Features:

✅ Checkbox-based file selection in a dedicated sidebar
✅ Customizable output format with headers and separators
✅ Excludes unnecessary files (node_modules, .git, etc.)
✅ Persists selections between sessions
✅ Quick commands for searching, refreshing, and toggling files

Perfect for AI prompts, code reviews, and documentation, Context Creator simplifies workflow and saves time. Try it now on VSCode or GitHub! 🚀

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