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New Python Package

A simple VS Code extension that adds "New Python Package..." to the Explorer context menu. Right-click a folder, pick a name, and you get a proper Python package with __init__.py ready to go.

Features

• Quick package creation - Right-click any folder, select "New Python Package..."
• Custom __init__.py content - Set up default content with variables
• Additional file generation - Automatically create related files based on rules
• Variable system - Use ${name:pascal} and similar transforms in your templates
• Parent package support - Auto-create __init__.py in parent directories
• Template support - Use snippets or template files for more complex setups

Quick Start

1. Install from the VS Code Marketplace
2. Right-click any folder in the Explorer
3. Click "New Python Package..."
4. Type your package name
5. Done!

Documentation

• Settings - All the configuration options
• Variables - The variable system and transforms
• Additional Files - Setting up automatic file generation
• Examples - Real configs you can copy

Basic Setup

{
  "new-python-package.initFileContent": "\"\"\"${name:pascal} package.\"\"\"",
  "new-python-package.openFilesAfterCreation": true,
  "new-python-package.ensureParentPackages": true
}

Links

• VS Code Marketplace
• GitHub Repository
• Report an Issue