From 11cb2e3d962b389cac7d31e89eeb611f3bb46961 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Calvin A. Allen" Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:52:43 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs(readme): standardize format to match template - Centered header with logo, title, and tagline - Two rows of badges (License/Build, then Marketplace) - Consistent section structure with horizontal rules - Contributors section with markers - Centered footer with attribution --- README.md | 106 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------- 1 file changed, 57 insertions(+), 49 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fd96d93..35fef0c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,36 +1,52 @@ -# 📂 Open Bin Folder - -**🚀 Instantly open your project's output directory in Windows File Explorer!** - -A Visual Studio 2022/2026 extension that adds a right-click context menu command to open the project's bin folder. It intelligently uses the currently active solution/project configuration to navigate to the correct output folder (Debug, Release, etc.). - ---- - -[![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/CodingWithCalvin/VS-OpenBinFolder?style=for-the-badge)](LICENSE) -[![Build Status](https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/CodingWithCalvin/VS-OpenBinFolder/build.yml?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/CodingWithCalvin/VS-OpenBinFolder/actions/workflows/build.yml) - -[![VS Marketplace Version](https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/v/CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder?style=for-the-badge)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder) -[![VS Marketplace Installs](https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/i/CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder?style=for-the-badge)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder) -[![VS Marketplace Downloads](https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/d/CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder?style=for-the-badge)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder) -[![VS Marketplace Rating](https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/r/CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder?style=for-the-badge)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder) +

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+ Instantly open your project's output directory in Windows File Explorer! +

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+ + Marketplace Version + + + Marketplace Installations + + + Marketplace Downloads + + + Marketplace Rating + +

--- -## ✨ Features - -- **🖱️ Right-click to open** - Simple context menu integration in Solution Explorer -- **⚙️ Configuration-aware** - Opens the correct bin folder based on your active build configuration -- **⚡ Lightning fast** - No settings, no dialogs, just works! +A Visual Studio 2022/2026 extension that adds a right-click context menu command to open the project's bin folder. It intelligently uses the currently active solution/project configuration to navigate to the correct output folder (Debug, Release, etc.). ---- +## Features -## 📦 Installation +- **Right-click to open** - Simple context menu integration in Solution Explorer +- **Configuration-aware** - Opens the correct bin folder based on your active build configuration +- **Lightning fast** - No settings, no dialogs, just works! -### From Visual Studio Marketplace +## Installation -[![VS Marketplace](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS%20Marketplace-Open%20Bin%20Folder-purple?style=for-the-badge&logo=visualstudio&logoColor=white)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CodingWithCalvin.VS-OpenBinFolder) +### Visual Studio Marketplace -1. Open Visual Studio 2022 +1. Open Visual Studio 2022 or 2026 2. Go to **Extensions > Manage Extensions** 3. Search for "Open Bin Folder" 4. Click **Download** and restart Visual Studio @@ -39,9 +55,7 @@ A Visual Studio 2022/2026 extension that adds a right-click context menu command Download the latest `.vsix` from the [Releases](https://github.com/CodingWithCalvin/VS-OpenBinFolder/releases) page and double-click to install. ---- - -## 🎯 Usage +## Usage 1. Right-click on any project in **Solution Explorer** 2. Select **Open Bin Folder** @@ -49,41 +63,35 @@ Download the latest `.vsix` from the [Releases](https://github.com/CodingWithCal That's it! The extension automatically detects your active configuration (Debug/Release) and opens the corresponding output folder. ---- +## Requirements -## 📋 Requirements +- Visual Studio 2022 (17.0) or later +- .NET Framework 4.8 -- 💻 Visual Studio 2022 (17.0) or later -- 🔧 .NET Framework 4.8 - ---- +## Contributing -## 🤝 Contributing - -Contributions are welcome! Whether it's bug reports, feature requests, or pull requests - all feedback helps make this extension better. 💪 +Contributions are welcome! Whether it's bug reports, feature requests, or pull requests - all feedback helps make this extension better. ### Development Setup -1. 🍴 Clone the repository -2. 📂 Open `src/CodingWithCalvin.OpenBinFolder.slnx` in Visual Studio 2022 -3. ▶️ Press F5 to launch the experimental instance - ---- +1. Clone the repository +2. Open `src/CodingWithCalvin.OpenBinFolder.slnx` in Visual Studio 2022 or 2026 +3. Ensure you have the "Visual Studio extension development" workload installed +4. Press F5 to launch the experimental instance -## 📄 License +## License -This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. +This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. --- -## 👥 Contributors +## Contributors -[![CalvinAllen](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/41448698?v=4&s=64)](https://github.com/CalvinAllen) [![DavidsonAudioMulti](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/47409222?v=4&s=64)](https://github.com/DavidsonAudioMulti) [![MikeCheel](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/2339881?v=4&s=64)](https://github.com/MikeCheel) --- -**⭐ If you find Open Bin Folder useful, please consider giving it a star! ⭐** - -*Made with ❤️ for the Visual Studio community by Coding With Calvin* +

+ Made with ❤️ by Coding With Calvin +