dotuix — VS Code Extension

Language support, IntelliSense, and commands for .uix files.

Install from the VS Code Marketplace: search dotuix or install by ID intenttext.dotuix.

Features

Commands

Open the Command Palette (⌘ Shift P / Ctrl Shift P) and type dotuix:

| Command | Description | | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | dotuix: Init new project | Scaffold a new .uix project in the current workspace via the CLI | | dotuix: Pack project → .uix | Run dotuix pack . in the workspace root and output a .uix file | | dotuix: Validate .uix file | Pick a .uix file and run structural + offline-first validation | | dotuix: Open .uix file in viewer | Open a .uix file in the dotuix desktop viewer |

File association

.uix files are recognized as a distinct file type. The extension activates automatically when a manifest.json is present in the workspace.

Requirements

The dotuix CLI must be installed globally for Pack, Validate, and Init commands:

npm install -g @dotuix/cli

The dotuix viewer must be installed on the system for the Open command.

Activation

The extension activates when:

• The workspace contains a manifest.json (dotuix project detected)
• A .uix file is opened

Extension settings

No settings at this time. Future versions will add:

• dotuix.viewerPath — custom path to the dotuix viewer binary
• dotuix.autoValidate — validate .uix files on open

Release notes

0.4.0

• dotuix: Open .uix file in viewer command
• Improved CLI detection and error messages

0.3.0

• dotuix: Init new project command with template picker
• .uix file type activation event

0.2.0

• dotuix: Validate .uix file command

0.1.0

• Initial release: dotuix: Pack project → .uix command

License

MIT