Codelf

What is Codelf?

Codelf is a search tool that helps developers solve the naming things problem by searching over projects from GitHub, Bitbucket, Google Code, Codeplex, Sourceforge, Fedora Project, and GitLab to find real-world usage variable names. It also functions as a daily Algorithm Copybook and a GitHub stars, repositories tagger and organizer tool.

How to use Codelf?

Codelf can be used via plugins for VS Code, Atom, and Sublime Text, or as a Chrome App. For VS Code, install from the extension marketplace, select text, right-click, and choose "Codelf". For Atom, install from the package manager, select text, right-click, or use CTRL+ALT+E. For Sublime Text, download the plugin, unzip, copy to the Packages directory, restart, then select text and right-click or use the Command Palette.

Key features of Codelf

• Search variable names from multiple code hosting platforms
• Daily Algorithm Copybook for learning algorithms
• GitHub stars and repositories tagger and organizer
• Plugins for VS Code, Atom, and Sublime Text
• Chrome App extension available
• Supports right-click context menu invocation

Use cases of Codelf

• Finding appropriate variable names for code by referencing real-world usage
• Learning and reviewing algorithms through the daily algorithm copybook
• Organizing and tagging GitHub star repositories for better discovery
• Naming variables in different programming languages by searching across project sources

FAQ from Codelf

What is Codelf?

Codelf is a search tool that helps developers with variable naming by searching real-world usage across multiple code hosting platforms. It also includes a daily algorithm copybook and a GitHub stars organizer.

How do I install Codelf for VS Code?

Search "codelf" on the VS Code Extension Marketplace and click install. Then select text, right-click, and select "Codelf" to use it.

How do I use Codelf on Atom?

Install Codelf from the Atom package manager. Select text, right-click, and click "Codelf", or open the Packages menu and select "Codelf", or press CTRL+ALT+E.

How do I install Codelf for Sublime Text?

Download the plugin from the Codelf releases page, unzip, rename the folder to "Codelf", copy it into the Packages directory (found via Sublime Text -> Preferences -> Browse Packages...), then restart Sublime Text.

Can I use Codelf without an editor plugin?

Yes, there is a Codelf Chrome App available on the Chrome Web Store that provides the same search functionality.