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VSCode LUA Snippets Installation & Merging Guide

This guide will walk you through how to install snippets in VSCode and how to merge different snippets using a Python script.

How to Install Snippets in VSCode

1. Access the Command Palette

• Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + P
• Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + P

2. Find the Snippets Menu

• In the Command Palette, type Snippets and select Configure User Snippets from the dropdown menu.

3. Select LUA Snippets

• From the list of available languages and options, choose LUA or if you're adding a different language. Select that language.

4. Add Your Snippets

• Copy and paste your desired snippets into the opened editor.
• Save the changes. No need to restart VSCode.

Merging Snippets Using the Python Script

1. Open a Terminal in a New Folder

• Depending on your OS, use cmd, bash, or powershell.

2. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Coldensjo/tfs_vscode_snippets.git

3. Add Your Snippets

• Copy your LUA or other snippets file into the cloned folder.

4. Rename the Snippets Files

• Rename your snippets files to lua.json and lua2.json, you can change this in the script if you want.

5. Run the Merging Script

python merge.py

6. Contribute Back

• Made improvements? Consider creating a pull request!