vscode-extension-samples/codelens-sample/README.md

CodeLens Sample

This is a sample extension that shows the usage of the CodeLens API.

It is not intended as a production quality extension.

• Create a new file
• Write anything
• Click on the CodeLens for action example
• Can be enabled or disabled by command palette

Demo

VS Code API

languages module

• languages.registerCodeLensProvider

CodeLens Provider

• CodeLensProvider
• CodeLensProvider.provideCodeLenses
• CodeLensProvider.resolveCodeLens

Running the Sample

• Run npm install in terminal to install dependencies
• Run the Run Extension target in the Debug View. This will:
  • Start a task npm: watch to compile the code
  • Run the extension in a new VS Code window