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FastStruct
VS Code extension that visualizes and documents a project structure in seconds, optimized for AI workflows.
Generates clear, well-formatted documentation of a directory tree, optionally including file contents. Born before Claude Code to feed structural context to the Claude web interface without copy-pasting.
Technical skills
- TypeScript
- VS Code Extension API
- Node.js
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01 · Problem
Before Claude Code (May 2025) I used the Claude web interface to code. Sharing project context meant copy-pasting file by file manually.
02 · Process
I built FastStruct as a TypeScript VS Code extension: single command that scans the workspace, honors .gitignore, formats structured markdown and copies to clipboard. Configurable exclusion patterns.
03 · Result
5x faster personal workflow when instructing AIs. Published in the Marketplace, still useful even now with Claude Code for cases where I need compact context for sub-agents or external summaries.
Metrics
- speedup: 5x faster context handoff
- adoption: Marketplace published
- precursor: Pre-Claude-Code era (< May 2025)