Lua File Creator

Lua File Creator is a Visual Studio Code extension that helps you quickly scaffold Lua and Luau files, including support for the Roblox Knit framework. With configurable file types and naming conventions, this tool boosts productivity when working with Roblox Lua projects.

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🚀 Features

• Quickly create common Lua file types:
  • ModuleScript
  • Script (Server)
  • LocalScript (Client)
• Optional support for Knit framework:
  • Controller
  • Service
• Intelligent filename suggestions and validation
• Automatic incrementing if file already exists
• Simple templates included for quick file creation
• Works with .lua, .luau, or any custom extension

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⚙️ Requirements

• VS Code 1.60.0 or newer
• A workspace folder must be open in VS Code to create files

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🛠 Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings under Settings in your settings.json:

Setting	Type	Description
luafilecreator.Settings.type	string	File extension to use (e.g., .lua, .luau)
luafilecreator.Settings.Knit	boolean	Enable/disable Knit-specific file types

Example:

{
  "luafilecreator.Settings": {
    "type": ".luau",
    "Knit": true
  }
}

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📂 Commands

You can trigger these commands via the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P):

• Lua File Creator: Create ModuleScript
• Lua File Creator: Create Client Script
• Lua File Creator: Create Server Script
• Lua File Creator: Create Knit Controller
• Lua File Creator: Create Knit Service

Context menus for file creation are also available in the Explorer pane when enabled.

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🧠 Known Issues

• Template contents are currently minimal; customizable templates are not yet supported
• Filename validation is strict and may block some edge cases

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📦 Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release with basic Lua file creation
• Fixed bug with file extension handling
• Improved validation for Knit file names
• Added intelligent file naming and incrementing
• Enabled setting changes to take effect live

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