About SnippetGen

Learn more about our open-source Visual Studio Code extension ecosystem for automated snippet generation.

What is SnippetGen?

SnippetGen is a suite of powerful Visual Studio Code extensions designed to automate the creation of code snippets from your existing codebase. Whether you're working with individual files or entire folder structures, SnippetGen streamlines the snippet generation process, saving you time and ensuring consistency across your development workflow.

Built with modern development practices in mind, SnippetGen supports multiple programming languages, offers customizable templates, and integrates seamlessly with VS Code's native snippet system. The extensions are open-source, actively maintained, and backed by a growing community of developers worldwide.

Key Capabilities

  • Generate snippets from single files or entire folder hierarchies
  • Support for 20+ programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, and Rust
  • Customizable snippet templates with placeholders and tabstops
  • Batch processing with intelligent file parsing
  • Watch mode for continuous synchronization
  • Export snippets in multiple formats
  • Team collaboration features with snippet sharing
  • Command palette integration and keyboard shortcuts

Latest Version

v2.0.1

Released: January 2026

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License

MIT License

Free to use for commercial and personal projects

Requirements

  • VS Code 1.60.0 or higher
  • Node.js 16.0+ (for CLI tools)

Technology Stack

Built With

  • TypeScript
  • VS Code Extension API
  • Node.js
  • AST Parsers

Testing

  • Jest
  • VS Code Test Suite
  • ESLint
  • Prettier

Deployment

  • GitHub Actions
  • VS Code Marketplace
  • Semantic Versioning
  • Automated Releases

GitHub Repository

Open source and community driven

Coderrob/snippetgen

Visual Studio Code extensions for automated code snippet generation from files and folders. Supports multiple languages with customizable templates and seamless integration.

⭐ 1.2k Stars
🔱 300 Forks
👁️ 45 Watching
🐛 12 Open Issues
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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community!

  • 🐛 Report bugs and issues
  • 💡 Suggest new features
  • 🔧 Submit pull requests
  • 📖 Improve documentation
  • ⭐ Star the repository
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Roadmap

What's coming next

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Version 2.0 - Multi-Language Support

Enhanced support for 20+ programming languages with improved parsing

Released: Q4 2025
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Version 2.1 - AI-Powered Snippet Suggestions

Machine learning integration for intelligent snippet recommendations

In Progress: Q1 2026
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Version 3.0 - Cloud Sync

Synchronize snippets across devices with cloud storage integration

Planned: Q2 2026
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Version 3.1 - Team Workspaces

Shared snippet libraries for teams with access control and versioning

Planned: Q3 2026

Join the Community

Be part of our growing community of developers using SnippetGen.

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