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# VSCode Project Roadmap
A Visual Studio Code extension to visualize and track your project's progress by phase using a Markdown checklist file. Perfect for teams and solo developers who want a clear, interactive roadmap directly in their editor.
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## Features
- **Roadmap Sidebar:** View your project phases and tasks as a collapsible tree in the VS Code sidebar.
- **Markdown Integration:** Uses a customizable Markdown checklist file (default: `Development Checklist.md`) for easy editing and version control.
- **Checkbox Sync:** Toggle tasks as complete/incomplete directly from the tree view—updates your Markdown file instantly.
- **Progress Indicators:** See completion bars and checkmarks for each phase at a glance.
- **Webview Overview:** Open a tab with a clean, read-only summary of your roadmap and progress.
- **Customizable Filename:** Change the checklist file via settings to fit any workflow.
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## Screenshots
To come
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## Requirements
- Visual Studio Code v1.101.0 or higher
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## Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
| Setting | Description | Default |
|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| `roadmapChecklist.filename` | The relative path to the Markdown file used for roadmap. | `Development Checklist.md` |
You can change this in your workspace settings to use a different checklist file.
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## Usage
1. **Prepare your checklist:**
Use a Markdown file with phases as headings (`## Phase Name`) and tasks as checkboxes:
```markdown
## Phase 1: Planning
- [ ] Define requirements
- [x] Set up repository
## Phase 2: Development
- [ ] Implement feature X
- [ ] Write tests
```
2. **Open the Roadmap Sidebar:**
Click the "Roadmap" icon in the Activity Bar to view and interact with your checklist.
3. **Toggle tasks:**
Click checkboxes in the tree to mark tasks as complete/incomplete.
4. **View overview:**
Right-click a phase or use the command palette to open the roadmap overview tab.
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## Known Issues
- Only supports checklists in Markdown files with - [ ] or - [x] syntax.
- Nested tasks are supported via indentation, but only one level deep is recommended for clarity.
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## Release Notes
0.0.1
Initial release: Roadmap sidebar, checklist sync, overview tab, and settings.
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## Contributing
Pull requests and suggestions are welcome! Please open an issue to discuss your ideas.
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## Resources
- Extension Guidelines
- Markdown Syntax Reference
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**Enjoy tracking your project roadmap in VS Code!**