remove-all-comments

This extension helps developers by removing all comments from their codebase, making it easier to clean up and streamline their projects.

Features

• Remove all comments from the current file with a single command.
• Remove comments from all files in a selected folder.
• View a list of recently modified files with options to revert changes or view differences.
• Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and other common programming languages.
• Smarter than other extensions: it preserves useful comments like //eslint-disable-next-line and clears the line if the comment is on a whole line.
• Shows a diff at the end using the same interface as the built-in diff tool to correct any mistakes.
• Provides a command to remove comments from the current file or all files in a folder.

Usage

Below is an example of how to use the extension.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.98.0 or higher.
• Node.js version 16 or higher.

Extension Settings

This extension does not currently add any custom settings. Future updates may include configurable options for comment removal behavior.

Known Issues

• Comments within strings or template literals may not be removed correctly in some cases.
• Large files or folders with many files may take longer to process.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to help improve this extension, you can:

• Update the exclude patterns to support additional programming languages.
• Report bugs or suggest features by opening an issue on the project's GitHub repository.
• Submit pull requests with your improvements or fixes.

Guidelines for Contributing

Guidelines for Contributing

1. Updating Exclude Patterns

   • Ensure that the changes are well-tested and do not interfere with existing functionality.
   • Include examples and test cases for any new language support.

2. Reporting Issues

   • Clearly describe the issue, steps to reproduce it, and any relevant details.

3. Submitting Pull Requests

   • Follow the project's coding standards and ensure your code is clean and well-documented.
   • Provide a clear description of the changes and their purpose.

4. Testing

   • Test your changes thoroughly before submitting.
   • If possible, include automated tests to verify the functionality.

Thank you for contributing to "remove-all-comments"!

Enjoy using the "remove-all-comments" extension!