T3 Stack / Next.js / React File Generator

A Visual Studio Code extension to automate file and boilerplate generation for T3 Stack, Next.js, and React projects.

Introduction

Modern fullstack applications often require repetitive setup of folders, files, and boilerplate code. The T3 Stack / Next.js / React File Generator simplifies these tasks by integrating common generation commands directly into your editor. This extension is compatible with all VSCode-based editors, including VSCode, VSCodium, WindSurf, Cursor, and others, and supports Next.js (v13 & v14), React, Prisma, Drizzle, Tailwind CSS, i18next, Zod, and other popular frameworks.

Ready to transcend your development experience?

Boost your efficiency with this VSCode extension, designed to streamline file generation for your T3 Stack project. Whether crafting individual components or kickstarting a new venture, the extension simplifies tasks through intuitive commands. Additionally, initiate your NextJS server effortlessly, enabling swift previews of your application.

Index

• T3 Stack / Next.js / React File Generator
• Introduction
• Index
• Key Features
• Getting Started
• Example: Project Configuration
• Create a New Project
• Documentation
• Contributing
• Code of Conduct
• Changelog
• Authors
• Follow Me
• Other Extensions
• Recommended Browser Extension
• License

Key Features

• Automated File Generation Scaffold components, pages, API routes, utilities, and tests with a single command.
• Framework Snippets Ready-to-use code snippets for Next.js, React, Prisma, Drizzle, Tailwind CSS, i18next, Zod, and more.
• Customizable Settings Define import aliases, file extensions, folder watches, and naming patterns.
• Integrated Commands Context menus and palette commands for project creation, file scaffolding, and CLI invocations.
• Multi-Version Support Full compatibility with Next.js 13 and 14, TypeScript, and modern fullstack workflows.

Getting Started

• Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or ⌘+Shift+P) and enter T3: to view all available commands.
• Right-click in the Explorer to access context-menu generation options.
• Configure workspace settings in .vscode/settings.json to tailor file structure, import aliases, and naming conventions.

Example: Project Configuration

Add or update .vscode/settings.json in your project root:

{
  "nextjs.files.alias": "~",               // Import alias (e.g., "~", "@", "#")
  "nextjs.files.extension": "tsx",         // Default file extension
  "nextjs.files.showType": true,           // Append type to filename (e.g., "component")
  "nextjs.files.include": ["js","jsx","ts","tsx"],
  "nextjs.files.exclude": [
    "**/node_modules/**",
    "**/dist/**",
    "**/.*/**"
  ],
  "nextjs.files.watch": ["components","pages","api"],
  "nextjs.files.showPath": true,           // Display path in file name labels
  "nextjs.server.turbopack": true,             // Enable Turbo mode (Next.js 14+)
  "nextjs.server.experimentalHttps": true  // Enable HTTPS (Next.js 14+)
}

Reload VS Code to apply these settings.

Create a New Project

Use the built-in T3 Stack / Vite CLI integration:

1. Open the Command Palette and type T3: Create Project.
2. Follow the interactive prompts to select templates, routes, and features.
3. The extension will generate a fully configured T3 Stack or Next.js project in your chosen directory.

Documentation

Detailed feature and usage documentation is available in the docs folder:

• Commands to Generate Files
• CLI Commands Reference
• Snippet Reference
• Context Menu Guide

Contributing

T3 Stack / Next.js / React File Generator is open-source and welcomes community contributions:

1. Fork the GitHub repository.
2. Create a new branch:

bash git checkout -b feature/your-feature

1. Make your changes, commit them, and push to your fork.
2. Submit a Pull Request against the main branch.

Before contributing, please review the Contribution Guidelines for coding standards, testing, and commit message conventions. Open an Issue if you find a bug or want to request a new feature.

Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal characteristic. Please review our Code of Conduct before participating in our community.

Changelog

For a complete list of changes, see the CHANGELOG.md.

Authors

• Manuel Gil - Owner - @ManuelGil

See also the list of contributors who participated in this project.

Follow Me

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• X (formerly Twitter):

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Recommended Browser Extension

For developers who work with .vsix files for offline installations or distribution, the complementary One-Click VSIX extension is recommended, available for both Chrome and Firefox.

One-Click VSIX integrates a direct "Download Extension" button into each VSCode Marketplace page, ensuring the file is saved with the .vsix extension, even if the server provides a .zip archive. This simplifies the process of installing or sharing extensions offline by eliminating the need for manual file renaming.

• Get One-Click VSIX for Chrome →
• Get One-Click VSIX for Firefox →

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.