VS Code Settings Sync

A VS Code extension that helps you sync your VS Code settings and extensions using GitHub Gists.

Features

• Sync VS Code settings across multiple machines and VS Code based IDEs like WindSurf and Cursor
• Sync installed extensions
• Secure storage of settings using private GitHub Gists
• Easy to configure and use

Setup

1. Install the extension
2. Generate a GitHub Personal Access Token:
   • Go to GitHub Settings > Developer Settings > Personal Access Tokens
   • Create a new token with 'gist' scope
   • Copy the generated token
3. In VS Code:
   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
   • Type "Configure GitHub Sync" and press Enter
   • Paste your GitHub token when prompted

Usage

To sync your settings:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
2. Type "Configure GitHub Sync" and press Enter
3. Paste your GitHub token when prompted
4. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
5. Type "Sync Settings and Extensions" and press Enter

Your settings and extensions will be synced to a private GitHub Gist.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
• GitHub account
• Internet connection

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following commands:

• vscode-settings-sync.sync: Sync your settings and extensions
• vscode-settings-sync.configure: Configure GitHub token

Known Issues

• Initial sync may take some time depending on the number of extensions
• Some extension settings might require manual configuration
• It doesn't install anything and just shows a message "All extensions are already installed!" (Help me fix this ASAP)

Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release:

• Basic sync functionality
• GitHub Gist integration
• Secure token storage