🧊 CodeFreeze for VS Code

A lightweight and efficient Visual Studio Code extension that enables toggling read-only mode for any file using a keyboard shortcut, context menu, or Command Palette. Protect your files from accidental edits with clear visual indicators and persistent state across sessions.

Demo

CodeFreeze-Demo.mp4

✨ Features

• Toggle Read-Only Mode: Use Ctrl+Alt+F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+F (macOS) to lock/unlock files
• Visual Indicators: Prominent status bar indicators show when a file is locked
• Command Palette Integration: Access via Ctrl+Shift+P and search for "CodeFreeze: Toggle Read-Only Mode"
• Context Menu Support: Right-click a file to toggle read-only mode
• Persistent State: Read-only status persists across editor sessions
• Status Bar Indicator: Displays the current mode (Read-Only /Editable)

📥 Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "CodeFreeze"
4. Click Install to add the extension
5. Reload VS Code if prompted

Alternatively, install via the VS Code Marketplace or by running:

code --install-extension CodeFreeze

🚀 Usage

Open any file in VS Code. Toggle CodeFreeze:Read Only mode using one of these methods:

• Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+Alt+F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+F (macOS)
• Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P, then type Toggle Read-Only Mode
• Context Menu: Right-click the file in the editor and select Toggle Read-Only Mode

When locked, the file cannot be edited or saved, and a status bar indicator confirms the mode.

🔧 Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• CodeFreeze.toggle: Command to toggle CodeFreeze for the active file

You can customize the keyboard shortcut in VS Code's Keyboard Shortcuts settings.

⚠️ Known Issues

No known issues at this time.

📝 Release Notes

0.1.0

• Initial release of the CodeFreeze extension
• Features include keyboard shortcut, Command Palette, context menu, and status bar integration

0.1.0

• Read-only mode edit bug fixed

👥 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request

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