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name: snippet-gen description: Generate VS Code snippets from code patterns. Use when creating editor shortcuts.

Snippet Generator

You type the same patterns over and over. This tool reads your code and generates VS Code snippets for common patterns.

One command. Zero config. Just works.

Quick Start

npx ai-snippet ./src/

What It Does

• Analyzes your code for repeated patterns
• Generates VS Code snippet definitions
• Includes placeholder variables
• Creates descriptive prefixes

Usage Examples

# Analyze source files
npx ai-snippet ./src/

# Component patterns
npx ai-snippet ./lib/components/

Best Practices

• Focus on repetitive code - hooks, components, utilities
• Use good prefixes - easy to remember
• Add placeholders - tab through editable parts
• Keep them short - long snippets are hard to remember

When to Use This

• Speed up repetitive coding
• Share team patterns
• Onboard new developers
• Document coding standards

Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit

This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work.

Find more:

• GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios
• Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios
• Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com
• Website: https://lxgicstudios.com

Requirements

No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended. Needs OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.

npx ai-snippet --help

How It Works

Scans your codebase for repeated patterns like component structures, hook definitions, and utility functions. Then generates VS Code snippet JSON with proper placeholders.

License

MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.