diff --git a/src/content/projects/vs-launchybar/cover.png b/src/content/projects/vs-launchybar/cover.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bfd76d7 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/content/projects/vs-launchybar/cover.png differ diff --git a/src/content/projects/vs-launchybar/index.md b/src/content/projects/vs-launchybar/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a7861c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/projects/vs-launchybar/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +title: "LaunchyBar" +description: "A narrow icon launcher bar for Visual Studio, similar to VS Code's Activity Bar. Launch external programs, toggle tool windows, or execute commands with a single click." +longDescription: "If you've used VS Code or JetBrains IDEs, you're probably familiar with the Activity Bar - a narrow vertical strip of icons that gives you quick access to common tools. LaunchyBar brings that same convenience to Visual Studio!" +category: "vs-extension" +repoUrl: "https://github.com/CodingWithCalvin/VS-LaunchyBar" +techStack: ["C#", ".NET", "VSIX", "Visual Studio SDK", "WPF"] +language: "C#" +status: "active" +startDate: "2026-01-31" +marketplace: + type: "vs-marketplace" + url: "https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CodingWithCalvin.VS-LaunchyBar" +--- + +LaunchyBar brings the beloved Activity Bar concept from VS Code and JetBrains IDEs to Visual Studio. It provides a narrow vertical strip of customizable icons for quick access to your most-used tools and commands. + +## Features + +- Quick access toolbar with customizable icons +- Launch external programs with a single click +- Toggle tool windows instantly +- Execute Visual Studio commands +- Familiar Activity Bar experience for VS Code users