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Underground Trading edited this page Sep 14, 2025 · 1 revision

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with HeadForge in just a few minutes!

🎯 First Steps

1. Open HeadForge

  • Click the HeadForge icon in your browser toolbar
  • The extension popup will open

2. Select a Language

  • Choose your programming language from the dropdown
  • HeadForge supports 25+ languages

3. Fill in Details

  • Enter your project information:
    • Project Name - Your project's name
    • Author - Your name or team
    • Description - Brief project description
    • Version - Project version (e.g., 1.0.0)
    • Created Date - Project creation date
    • Updated Date - Last update date

4. Choose Header Type

  • Simple Header - Basic information only
  • Complete Header - Full details with decorative borders

5. Generate & Copy

  • Click "Generate Header"
  • Click "Copy to Clipboard"
  • Paste into your code file

📝 Example Usage

JavaScript Header

// Project: My Awesome App
// Author: John Doe
// Description: A modern web application
// Version: 1.0.0
// Created: 2024-01-15
// Updated: 2024-01-20

Python Header

# Project: My Awesome App
# Author: John Doe
# Description: A modern web application
# Version: 1.0.0
# Created: 2024-01-15
# Updated: 2024-01-20

⚡ Pro Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Enter - Generate header
  • Ctrl/Cmd + C - Copy to clipboard
  • Tab - Navigate between fields

Quick Templates

  • Ctrl/Cmd + 1 - Simple header
  • Ctrl/Cmd + 2 - Complete header
  • Ctrl/Cmd + 3 - Custom template

Bulk Operations

  • Multiple Files - Generate headers for multiple files at once
  • Batch Export - Export all headers as files
  • Project Templates - Save project-specific templates

🎨 Customization

Themes

  • Auto - Follows system theme
  • Light - Always light theme
  • Dark - Always dark theme

Templates

  • Custom Fields - Add your own fields
  • Formatting - Customize header format
  • Styling - Adjust visual appearance

Settings

  • Default Language - Set your preferred language
  • Auto-fill - Automatically fill common fields
  • Export Format - Choose default export format

🔧 Advanced Features

Custom Templates

  1. Go to Settings → Templates
  2. Click "Create New Template"
  3. Define your header format
  4. Save and use

Project Integration

  1. Set up project defaults
  2. Configure auto-fill settings
  3. Save project templates
  4. Use with your IDE

Bulk Generation

  1. Select multiple files
  2. Choose template
  3. Generate all headers
  4. Export as needed

📚 Next Steps

Now that you're familiar with the basics:

🆘 Need Help?

  • FAQ - Common questions and answers
  • Troubleshooting - Problem-solving guide
  • Community - Ask questions in discussions
  • Support - Contact us directly

Ready to dive deeper? Check out our User Guide for comprehensive instructions!

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