Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Combine Open Files for VS Code/Cursor

Combine open files into one long text for copy & paste

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   TextBin▲104

   A privacy focused open source alternative to paste bin

   2024 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Save Code in VS Code▲128

   Save, view & sync snippets. Using keyboard shortcuts.

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3VC
   VS Code extension to edit the filesystem like a text buffer▲67

   This is a spiritual adaptation of oil.nvim for vscode. The main idea is you edit the filesystem by editing the current directory listing's text buffer. For example, if I want to rename a file, I just rename it in the listing file. This is extremely powerful because it translates all of your text-editing skills immediately into file editing capabilities. Some features: * Create/rename/move/delete files by editing the current directory listing's textbuffer * Filter using glob pattern * Trash and undo support * Works even in remote-ssh workspaces * Works across multiple vscode…

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Inliner - Pull blocks of code into a single file▲31

   Inliner is a VSCode extension that inlines blocks of code. Read and write code without switching files with inliner.

   2021 · inliner.io · its alternatives →

5. 5VC
   VS Code extension to share code snippets instantly▲27

   Instantly share code snippets from VS Code with shortcut. Supports all programming languages. No sign-up, no hassle. Perfect for quick code reviews, debugging, or showing off your work.

   2025 · snippetshare.dev · its alternatives →

6. 6CC
   Context Copy – VS Code extension for quickly copying context▲12

   Show HN: Context Copy - VS Code extension for quickly copying context I've developed a VS Code extension called "Context Copy" that allows developers to swiftly copy multiple files with their full context, formatted as markdown. It's designed to streamline the process of sharing code snippets with AI assistants (like ChatGPT or Claude) or in documentation. Key features: - Select multiple files in VS Code Explorer - Right-click to copy full context as markdown - Automatic language detection for syntax highlighting - Includes file paths for better context preservation - Copies directly to…

   2024 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   I built a VS Code Theme Creator – easily make VS Code themes in browser▲375

   Create VS Code Themes with Theme Studio!

   2021 · themes.vscode.one · its alternatives →

8. 8
   vscode.dev▲313

   Bringing VS Code to the browser

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Copy as Markdown▲313

   Convert text to markdown for LLMs like ChatGPT

   2025 · copyasmarkdown.com · its alternatives →

10. 10PT
    Python Tools for Visual Studio▲139

    2012 · pytools.codeplex.com · its alternatives →

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    ChatGPT Copy Code Button & Statistics▲101

    ChatGPT copy code & statistics button browser extension

    2024 · its alternatives →

12. 12AV
    A VSCode Extension to edit HTML visually in real-time▲231

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    JetSet for VSCode▲79

    A quick and easy file sharing tool built on privacy

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Snippet Maker▲105

    Easily make code snippets in VS Code

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Openbin▲138

    Code and notes sharing built for command line warriors

    2023 · its alternatives →

16. 16CA
    Crossnote – a note taking extension for VSCode▲97

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    VSCode Cheatsheet▲99

    A cheatsheet to help you remember keybinds for VSCode

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    File Concat Tool ▲10

    Combine multiple files into document optimized for LLMs

    2024 · fileconcat.com · its alternatives →

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    File Ops▲5

    A simpler way to import files in VS Code

    2022 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shortcut Menu Bar for VSCode▲69

    Add handy buttons to editor toolbar in VSCode

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    SnipIt▲19

    Manage and Reuse your coding components in just one command!

    2024 · snipit.tech · its alternatives →

22. 22VE
    VSCode Extension for Custom File Templates▲5

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    SnippetShot▲7

    Turn code into beautiful images inside VS Code

    2025 · its alternatives →

24. 24RC
    Repogather – copy relevant files to clipboard for LLM coding workflows▲65

    Hey HN, I wanted to share a simple command line tool I made that has sped up and simplified my LLM assisted coding workflow. Whenever possible, I’ve been trying to use Claude as a first pass when implementing new features / changes. But I found that depending on the type of change I was making, I was spending a lot of thought finding and deciding which source files should be included in the prompt. The need to copy/paste each file individually also becomes a mild annoyance. First, I implemented `repogather --all` , which unintelligently copies all sources files in your repository…

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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