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Kavan Bhavsar
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.

πŸ”₯ Features:

βœ… Checkbox-based file selection in a dedicated sidebar
βœ… Customizable output format with headers and separators
βœ… Excludes unnecessary files (node_modules, .git, etc.)
βœ… Persists selections between sessions
βœ… 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! πŸš€

A file explorer UI of the Context Creator extension, displaying a directory structure with checkboxes for file selection. The interface includes options for selecting, deselecting, generating context, and searching files

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