Simple Scratch

A simple VS Code extension to manage scratch files in your current workspace and globally.

Highlights

• Create multiple scratch files
• Support for all languages recognized by VS Code
• Create separate scratch files in the current workspace or globally
• Enjoy VS Code IntelliSense in your scratch files
• Scratch files don't interfere with your project or source control
• Bulk delete scratch files when you're done

Available Commands

Command	Description
Simple Scratch: New Scratch	Creates a new scratch file
Simple Scratch: Open Scratch	Opens an existing scratch file
Simple Scratch: Delete Scratch	Delete an existing scratch file
Simple Scratch: Bulk Delete Scratch	Delete multiple scratch files at once

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

Workspace Scratch Settings

Setting	Description	Default
simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath	Path to the scratch folder relative to the workspace root	null
simple-scratch.scratchFolderName	Name of the scratch folder in the current workspace	scratch
simple-scratch.defaultScratchFileName	Base name of scratch files in the current workspace	scratch

Global Scratch Settings

Setting	Description	Default
simple-scratch.enableGlobalScratch	Enable/disable global scratch files	true
simple-scratch.globalScratchFolderName	Name of the global scratch folder	scratch
simple-scratch.defaultGlobalScratchFileName	Base name of global scratch files	scratch

Other Settings

Setting	Description	Default
simple-scratch.enableAutoPaste	Automatically paste clipboard content into new scratch files	true

Example: Custom Scratch Folder Path

You can configure a custom path for your scratch files. This can be set globally in your VS Code settings or per-workspace in .vscode/settings.json.

Example 1: Custom path with default folder name

{
  "simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath": ".vscode"
}

Scratch files will be stored under .vscode/scratch/ (using the default scratchFolderName).

Example 2: Custom path with custom folder name

{
  "simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath": ".vscode",
  "simple-scratch.scratchFolderName": "temp"
}

Scratch files will be stored under .vscode/temp/.

Example 3: Nested custom path

{
  "simple-scratch.scratchFolderPath": "notes/drafts"
}

Scratch files will be stored under notes/drafts/scratch/.

Note: When configured in .vscode/settings.json, these settings apply only to the current workspace and override any global settings.