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Releases: ebbypeter/dotLOG

v0.1.0

09 Aug 04:08

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🚀 Initial Release

dotLOG brings Windows Notepad's .LOG functionality to VS Code! Automatically append timestamps when opening files that start with .LOG.

✨ Core Features

Automatic Timestamp Insertion

  • Detects files starting with .LOG on the first line
  • Automatically appends current timestamp when opening such files
  • Uses "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM AM/PM" format (e.g., "2025-08-09 02:22 PM")
  • Positions cursor after timestamp for immediate typing

Multi-Format Support

  • .txt files: Plain text timestamp with newlines
  • .log files: Standard log format with newlines
  • .md files: Markdown heading format (## YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM AM/PM)

Smart Processing

  • Only processes files that start with .LOG (case-sensitive)
  • Preserves existing file content
  • Adds timestamps at the end of the document
  • Works with both new and existing files

🎯 Use Cases

Perfect For:

  • Daily logging and note-taking
  • Development logs and debugging notes
  • Meeting notes with automatic timestamps
  • Any workflow requiring timestamped entries

Example Workflow:

  • Create a new file (e.g., daily-log.txt)
  • Type .LOG as the first line
  • Save and close the file
  • Reopen the file - timestamp automatically appears
  • Start typing your notes immediately