This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Gohit Bastian
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Enhances your coding flow by showing a label next to each closing parenthesis, revealing the block or function name plus its line numbers — for a crystal-clear view of your code structure.
Toggle System
Bracket Lynx includes a powerful toggle system that lets you control bracket decorations with great precision. Access the toggle menu by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P to open the command palette, using your configured keyboard shortcut, or running the Bracket Lynx: Toggle & Refresh 🛠️ command.
🛠️ Toggle Options
| Option | Description | Scope | Persistence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌐 Toggle Global | Enable/disable Bracket Lynx for all files in the workspace | Global | Per session |
| 📄 Toggle File | Enable/disable only for the active file | Per file | Persistent per file |
| 🎨 Change Color | Instantly change bracket color for decorations | Current file | Workspace-wide |
| ♻️ Refresh | Updates decorations for the current file | Current file | Immediate |
🎨 Color System
Bracket Lynx features an advanced color customization system for bracket decorations. Easily change colors using the Bracket Lynx: Change Decoration Color 🎨 command or from the toggle menu.
| 🎨 Feature | 📝 Description | ⚡ How to Use | 💾 Persistence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌈 Built-in Colors | Choose from several integrated colors to highlight brackets | Select from the color picker menu | 🗂️ Workspace-wide |
| #️⃣ Custom Hex Color | Enter any valid hex color for personalized decoration | Use "✏️ Write Custom" in the picker and enter your hex value | 🗂️ Workspace-wide |
| 👀 Live Preview | Instantly preview color changes before applying | Hover or select colors in the picker | ⏳ Temporary |
| 🔗 Settings Sync | Save your chosen color in workspace settings for a consistent experience | Automatically saved after selection | 🔒 Persistent |
Tip: You can reset to the default color (#515151 ⚫) or update your choice anytime.
Explore, experiment, and make your editor look the way you want! 🌟
🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/bastndev/Bracket-Lynx
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Gohit Bastian
Gohit Bastian | Sciencx (2025-08-11T02:47:38+00:00) Bracket Lynx 🔎. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/11/bracket-lynx-%f0%9f%94%8e/
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