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Code Snippets for VS Code

Compatibility​

The VS Code plugin is compatible with VS Code desktop and GitHub codespaces.

How to get the VS Code extension?​

You can get it directly from the VS Code marketplace within your VS Code installation. The extension is available on the VS Code marketplace

Using a code snippet​

You can use a code snippet by opening the command Codiga: Use Snippet (CTRL + SHIFT + P and search for "Codiga") or by directly using the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + C.

We have multiple shortcuts that can help you while using Codiga:

For Mac

  • CMD + SHIFT + C opens Codiga Coding Assistant to find snippets based on a search like a google search.

  • CMD + SHIFT + S opens the list of all shortcuts

For Windows

  • CTRL + ALT + C opens Codiga Coding Assistant to find snippets based on a search like a google search.

  • CTRL + ALT + S opens the list of all shortcuts

In vscode, you can also type your keywords on a single line and suggestions from Codiga will automatically appear.

If you did not link your Codiga account, the extension will use only the default code snippets. To use the code snippets you subscribed to and your own private code snippets, you need to link your codiga account (see below).

Using code snippet in VS Code

Shortcuts in VS Code​

In order to use shortcuts in python file. Please follow the below steps:

Step 1: Open the file you want to code.

Step 2: Make sure you have opened up a python form.

Step 3: Type the library you want to use, e.g. "aws" followed by a ‘.’ to get a recommendation.

Step 4: Select from the suitable recommendation

Python Shortcut Demo

Done! That's it. Your code snippet is directly imported & populated to your IDE.

Similarly, follow the below steps if you want to use this in your javascript file.

Step 1: Open the file you want to code.

Step 2: Make sure you have opened up a python form .

Step 3: Type the library you want to use, e.g. "react" followed by a ‘.’ to get a recommendation.

Step 4: Select from the suitable recommendation.

JS Shortcut Demo

You can also make your code snippets and shortcuts from our dashboard. You can find detailed information on our documentation.

Creating a code snippet​

To create a code snippet in VS Code, select the code you want to share, click right and select "Create Codiga snippet".

Create code snippet

Your browser opens with the code and its language directly initialized.

Code snippet details

Linking your Codiga account​

If you want to use the code snippets, you need to link your Codiga account using an API token.

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An API token is what you need if you want to start an integration with Codiga. It relies on tokens provided by the user.

Go on the API tokens page and generate a new token. You can create multiple tokens and associate a description to them (for example, if you want to have one token for VS Code, one for your CI pipeline, etc.).

Then, go into the VS Code settings and enter your API Token in the Codiga configuration section.

Using API token

Reporting an issue​

You can get help by joining our Slack Community

You can report an issue on the VS Code plugin directly on GitHub.

Resources​

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