Create a VSCode plugin

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Description

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Research direction

Learn how to create a VSCode extension with a keyboard shortcut that opens a URL using selected text. Use the VSCode extension API (vscode.commands, vscode.window.activeTextEditor). Implement a command that takes the selected text, constructs a URL like https://mdn.io/<selected text>, and opens it in the default browser.

Tech stack

javascripttypescript

Domain

tooling

Issue type

Feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

Half day

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

Fresh

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Mostly clear

Prerequisites

VSCode extension development

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

60