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This skill generates VS Code snippets from repeated code patterns to speed up editor customization.

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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

```bash
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

```bash
# 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.

```bash
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.

Overview

This skill generates VS Code snippets by scanning your code for repeated patterns and turning them into reusable editor shortcuts. It requires no configuration: run a single command and get snippet JSON with placeholders and descriptive prefixes ready to install. Ideal for speeding up repetitive coding and sharing team patterns.

How this skill works

The tool scans provided source directories for recurring structures such as components, hooks, and utility functions. It extracts common code shapes, injects numbered placeholders for editable regions, and emits VS Code snippet JSON with concise prefixes and descriptions. Run it via npx on any project path and it writes snippet definitions you can drop into your editor.

When to use it

When you repeat the same component, hook, or utility shape across files
To create editor shortcuts for common boilerplate during onboarding
When documenting and enforcing small team coding standards
To speed up prototyping by inserting complex patterns quickly
When consolidating patterns before publishing a shared snippet library

Best practices

Focus on small, repetitive patterns (hooks, small components, utility wrappers)
Choose short, memorable prefixes to speed recall
Include placeholders to make snippets easy to customize with tab stops
Keep snippets concise—avoid entire large files that are hard to memorize
Review generated snippets and tweak descriptions and placeholder names

Example use cases

Generate a set of React component snippets from your components folder
Create hooks snippets (useFetch, useForm) from repeated hook definitions
Produce utility function snippets shared across multiple projects
Build a starter snippet pack for new hires to reduce setup time
Export team-approved boilerplate into an easily distributable JSON

FAQ

Do I need to install anything?

No install is required; run the tool with npx. Node.js 18+ is recommended.

Does it require an API key?

It may need an OPENAI_API_KEY for pattern analysis in some builds—check the command help for your version.