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C# Dev Tools

File Templates & Quick File Creation

Custom Template Support

While C# Dev Tools doesn’t yet support fully custom templates, you can influence the generated files and use .NET templates.

Using .NET Templates

Section titled “Using .NET Templates”

The extension integrates with the .NET template engine:

Install Custom Templates

Section titled “Install Custom Templates”
Terminal window
dotnet new install <template-package>

Available in Project Creation

Section titled “Available in Project Creation”

Installed templates appear in the New Project wizard automatically.

Influencing Generated Files

Section titled “Influencing Generated Files”

Naming Conventions

Section titled “Naming Conventions”

The extension uses filename patterns to determine templates:

  • Start with I for interfaces: IMyService.cs
  • End with specific keywords: MyController.cs, MyEnum.cs
  • Use descriptive names for better template selection

Project Context

Section titled “Project Context”

Templates adapt based on project type:

  • Test projects get test templates
  • Web projects get controller/page templates
  • Class libraries get standard code templates

Future Support

Section titled “Future Support”

Custom template support is planned for future releases. Stay tuned for:

  • User-defined templates
  • Template customization
  • Snippet integration
  • Template marketplace