VS Code extension customising how Readcube urls are rendered when dragged into markdown or quarto
- Create the Extension Structure:
- Use yo code to scaffold a new VS Code extension
- Choose TypeScript as the language.
- Modify package.json:
- Add a contribution point for the command that will handle the URL rendering.
- Implement the Command:
- In src/extension.ts, implement the command to customize how dragged URLs are rendered in Markdown files.
- Register Event Listeners:
- Listen for drag-and-drop events and customize the rendering of URLs in Markdown files.
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Scaffold the Extension:
npm install -g yo generator-code yo code # Follow the prompts to create a new TypeScript extension
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Modify package.json:
- Add a command to handle URL rendering.
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Implement the Command in src/extension.ts:
- Add logic to customize the rendering of dragged URLs in Markdown files.
- Compile the Extension:
npm run compile
- Run the Extension:
- Press F5 in VS Code to open a new window with the extension loaded.
- Test the Extension:
- Drag and drop a URL into a Markdown file and see the customized rendering.
This extension listens for text document changes in Markdown files and replaces URLs with a custom format. Adjust the regex and replacement logic as needed for your specific customization.