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Explorer Dates v1.1.0a (Pre-Release)

07 Nov 05:26
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Explorer Dates v1.1.0a (Pre-Release)

Major Bug Fix Release - Missing Decorations Resolved

This pre-release specifically addresses reported issues with missing file decoration badges in VS Code Explorer. If you've experienced decorations not showing up, this release includes comprehensive fixes and diagnostic tools.

Critical Fixes for Missing Decorations

  • ✅ Cache System Overhaul - Completely rebuilt caching mechanism to prevent decoration loss
  • ✅ Badge Validation - Enhanced badge format validation ensuring VS Code compatibility
  • ✅ Configuration Conflicts - Resolved conflicting settings that could disable decorations
  • ✅ VS Code 1.105.x Compatibility - Enhanced integration with latest VS Code versions

New Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Tools

  • Explorer Dates: Run Diagnostics (Fix Missing Decorations) - Comprehensive troubleshooting command
  • Explorer Dates: Quick Fix Common Issues - Automated fixes for common problems
  • Explorer Dates: Show Quick Setup Wizard - Interactive setup with live preview
  • Enhanced Logging - Detailed debug information for issue resolution

Performance Improvements

  • 🏃‍♂️ 38% Smaller Bundle - Optimized from 284KB to 175KB
  • 🧠 Smart Memory Management - Advanced caching with automatic cleanup
  • 🔄 Lazy Loading - Components load only when needed
  • 🌳 Tree Shaking - Unused code automatically removed

Enhanced Features

Display & Customization

  • Smart Format Options - New dateDecorationFormat with 5 options (smart, relative-short, relative-long, absolute-short, absolute-long)
  • File Size Display - Show file sizes alongside dates (e.g., '5m|~1K')
  • Advanced Color Schemes - Choose from none, recency, file-type, subtle, vibrant, or custom
  • Badge Priority System - Choose what shows in the 2-char badge: time, author initials, or size

User Experience

  • 🖱️ Context Menu Integration - Right-click files for "Copy File Date" and "Show File Details"
  • ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts - Toggle decorations with Ctrl+Shift+D (Cmd+Shift+D on Mac)
  • 👻 Fade Old Files - Optionally fade decorations for files older than specified threshold
  • 🎯 Git Integration - Show commit author initials alongside dates (e.g., "5m•JD")

🛠️ Installation & Quick Setup

  1. Download the .vsix file from this release
  2. Install via VS Code: Extensions → Install from VSIX...
  3. Run Setup via Command Palette: Explorer Dates: Show Quick Setup Wizard
  4. Live Preview - See changes instantly as you configure

If You Still Don't See Decorations

Run these commands in order from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P):

  1. Explorer Dates: Run Diagnostics (Fix Missing Decorations)
  2. Explorer Dates: Quick Fix Common Issues
  3. Explorer Dates: Show Quick Setup Wizard

The diagnostic tools will identify and automatically fix most common issues.

System Requirements

  • VS Code: 1.105.0 or higher
  • Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Node.js: 16+ (for development)

Known Issues

  • VS Code enforces a 2-character limit for Explorer badges - full information is available in tooltips
  • Some icon themes may slightly affect badge positioning

Documentation

Coming Next

This pre-release will be promoted to the VS Code Marketplace as v1.1.0 once Microsoft unlocks the extension collection. No changes are expected between this pre-release and the marketplace version.

Installation Note: Download the .vsix file and install via VS Code's Extensions panel → "Install from VSIX..." option.

Feedback Welcome: Please test thoroughly and report any issues. This pre-release specifically targets decoration visibility problems.

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