PasteURL is a simple extension that generating markdown-style link when pasting URL.
When pasting, automatically converting URL to markdown style link.
For example, you have the below URL in your clipboard:
https://code.visualstudio.com
When pasting with Paste URL, you will get
[Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined](https://code.visualstudio.com)
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- Hit
"Control + Alt + P"(Recommended) - Hit
"Command + Shift + P"and then typePaste URLand hit enter.
Selection will be used as the title if possible.
You can change the default shortcut to whatever you like by editing the Code > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts (File > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts on Windows):
[
{"key": "ctrl+alt+p", "command": "extension.pasteURL"}
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