Multi-Cursor Incrementing Inserter

A VS Code extension to insert incrementing numbers at multiple cursors with customizable prefix, suffix, padding, and cursor order.

Features

• Insert incrementing numbers with a prefix, suffix, or plain numbering.
• Choose the start number and zero padding.
• Choose whether to apply numbering in document order (top-to-bottom) or selection order (order of your cursors).
• Supports multi-cursor editing for fast bulk insertion.

Commands

• Insert Incrementing Numbers with Prefix
  Inserts numbers with a user-specified prefix (default: start_).
  Keybinding: Cmd + Alt + P

• Insert Incrementing Numbers with Suffix
  Inserts numbers with a user-specified suffix (default: _end).
  Keybinding: Cmd + Alt + S

• Insert Plain Incrementing Numbers
  Inserts plain incrementing numbers with no prefix or suffix.
  Keybinding: Cmd + Alt + N

Usage

1. Place multiple cursors where you want to insert numbers (e.g., using Cmd + D).
2. Run one of the commands via Command Palette or use the keybindings.
3. Follow prompts to enter:
   • Start number
   • Prefix or suffix (depending on the command)
   • Zero padding (number of digits)
   • Cursor processing order (Document Order or Selection Order)
4. Numbers will be inserted at each cursor accordingly.

Installation

Install from the Visual Studio Marketplace or build and install locally:

npm install
npm run compile
code --install-extension multi-cursor-inserter.vsix