https://github.com/plsankar/vscode-better-archiver

VSCode extension to zip your workspace folder
https://github.com/plsankar/vscode-better-archiver

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VSCode extension to zip your workspace folder

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/plsankar/vscode-better-archiver
• Owner: plsankar
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-03-25T18:05:00.000Z (2 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-25T18:54:34.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-25T19:37:59.823Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: archvie, vscode, vscode-extension, vscode-extensions, vscode-plugin, zip
• Language: TypeScript
• Homepage: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Lakshmisankar.better-archiver
• Size: 85 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Better Archiver

Better Archiver is a VS Code extension that zips your workspace folder for easy deployment. With a single command, you can create a zip archive of your project, excluding unnecessary files and ensuring a smooth deployment process.

## Badges

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![Visual Studio Marketplace Version (including pre-releases)](https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/v/Lakshmisankar.better-archiver)

## Features

-   Zip the entire workspace folder with one command.

-   Option to exclude specific files and folders.

-   Lightweight and fast performance.

## Installation

1. Open VS Code.

2. Go to the Extensions Marketplace (`Ctrl+Shift+X` or `Cmd+Shift+X` on macOS).

3. Search for **Better Archiver**.

4. Click **Install**.

Install the extension from the [VSCode Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Lakshmisankar.better-archiver)

## Usage

1. Open a workspace in VS Code.

2. Open the Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P` or `Cmd+Shift+P` on macOS).

3. Type `Better Archiver: Archive` and press Enter.

4. Your workspace will be zipped and saved in the specified location.

## Configuration

You can customize the behavior of Better Archiver in **settings.json**:

```json

{

    "betterArchiver.exclude": ["node_modules", ".git", "dist"]

}

```

-   `betterArchiver.exclude`: An array of file/folder names to exclude from the archive.

## Roadmap

-   [ ] Compression level customization.

## Acknowledgements

-   [Node Archiver](https://github.com/archiverjs/node-archiver) and its contributors

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

## License

MIT License