Claude Project Import Export

Overview

Claude Project Import Export is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to export an entire project as a single text file, making it easy to upload project files to Claude AI for analysis or review.

Features

• 📂 Export entire project as a single text file
• 🗂️ Support for multiple workspace folders
• 🚫 Ignore common binary and large file types
• 🛠️ Customizable export options

Installation Methods

Method 1: Install from VSIX File

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Click on the Extensions view icon (square icon on the left sidebar) or press Ctrl+Shift+X
3. Click on the "..." (More Actions) menu in the top right of the Extensions view
4. Select "Install from VSIX..."
5. Navigate to and select the claude-project-import-export-1.0.0.vsix file
6. Click "Install"

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Create a new directory in VS Code extensions folder:
   • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.vscode\extensions
   • macOS/Linux: ~/.vscode/extensions
2. Unzip the .vsix file (it's essentially a zip archive)
3. Place the extracted contents in a new directory in the extensions folder

Method 3: From Visual Studio Code Marketplace

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Claude Project Exporter"
4. Click "Install"

Usage

1. Open a project in Visual Studio Code
2. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
3. Type "Export Project for Claude"
4. Select the workspace folder to export
5. Choose a save location (recommended .claude extension)

Verifying Installation

1. Restart Visual Studio Code
2. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
3. Type "Export Project for Claude"
4. You should see the extension's command appear

Troubleshooting

• If the extension doesn't show up, check:
  • VS Code's extensions view for any error messages
  • Ensure you're using a compatible VS Code version
  • Verify the extension is enabled in Extensions view

Development (Local Installation)

1. Prepare Your Development Environment:

• Install Node.js (version 16 or later)
• Install Visual Studio Code
• Install Git

2. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/jrparks/claude-project-import-export
cd claude-project-import-export

3. Install Dependencies:

npm install

4. Compile the Extension:

npm run compile

5. Debug and Run:

• Open the project in VS Code
• Press F5 or go to Run and Debug view
• Select "Run Extension" configuration
• This will open a new VS Code window with your extension loaded

Packaging the Extension

# Install vsce globally
npm install -g @vscode/vsce

# Package the extension
rm -rf out
npm install
npm run compile
npx tsc -p .
vsce package

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.85.0 or later
• Node.js 16 or later

Known Limitations

• Large projects may take some time to export
• Some very large binary files are automatically ignored

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

Contact

Project Link: https://github.com/jrparks/claude-project-import-export