PROJECT VSCODE TEMPLATES

Ready-made VS Code setups for students, developers, creators, and remote teams.

What is this?

VSCode Templates is a tool that automatically sets up VS Code for you with the perfect extensions, settings, and shortcuts for your workflow. Instead of manually installing 20+ extensions and changing settings, just pick a preset and it all happens in seconds!

Why use this?

• No more searching for "best VS Code extensions for Python"
• One-click setup - everything configured automatically
• 15 ready-made presets for different types of work

Quick Start (For Beginners)

Step 1: Install Python

If you don't have Python, download it here: https://www.python.org/downloads/ (Check "Add Python to PATH" during installation)

Step 2: Open Your Terminal/Command Prompt

• Windows: Press Win + R, type cmd, press Enter
• macOS: Press Cmd + Space, type terminal, press Enter
• Linux: Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 3: Install the Tool

Copy and paste this command:

pip install projectvscodetemplates

Step 4: Run It!

After installing, just type:

projectvscodetemplates

That's it! The tool will ask you questions and set up VS Code for you.

Installation Options

Option 1: Install via pip (Recommended - works on Windows, macOS, Linux)

pip install projectvscodetemplates
projectvscodetemplates

Or run with Python directly:

python -m projectvscodetemplates

Option 2: Run from a local clone

git clone https://github.com/zenithopensourceprojects/projectvscodetemplates.git
cd projectvscodetemplates
pip install -e .
projectvscodetemplates

How to Choose a Preset

Don't know which one? Just run the tool and answer the questions - it will recommend the best preset for you!

Step-by-Step Example: Installing a Python Preset

Let's say you want to set up VS Code for Python:

1. Open your terminal
2. Type: pip install projectvscodetemplates
3. Wait for it to install (shows "Successfully installed")
4. Type: projectvscodetemplates
5. The tool will show you a list of presets
6. Type the number for python-beginner or python-professional
7. Press Enter and let it install everything

Done! Your VS Code is now ready for Python programming!

What Happens During Installation?

When you install a preset, the tool:

1. Installs extensions - VS Code extensions for your chosen workflow
2. Configures settings - Editor settings, formatting, themes
3. Sets up keybindings - Keyboard shortcuts for faster work
4. Creates snippets - Ready-made code templates

You can watch the installation progress in your terminal.

Troubleshooting

"pip is not recognized" error

• Make sure Python is installed
• Make sure Python is in your PATH (during installation, check "Add Python to PATH")

"command not found" error

• Try restarting your terminal
• On macOS/Linux, you may need to add ~/.local/bin to your PATH

VS Code not opening

• Make sure VS Code is installed: https://code.visualstudio.com/
• Install it first, then run this tool again

For Developers

Project Layout

projectvscodetemplates/
├── src/projectvscodetemplates/   # Main source code
│   ├── presets/                  # Preset configurations
│   ├── cli.py                    # Command-line interface
│   └── ...
├── windows/                      # Windows installer scripts
├── linux/                        # Linux installer scripts
└── tests/                        # Test files

Running Tests

pytest

Building for PyPI

python -m build

Need Help?

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/zenithopensourceprojects/projectvscodetemplates/issues
• Documentation: https://github.com/zenithopensourceprojects/projectvscodetemplates#readme

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