Add create-file extension #24278

Cyberistic · 2026-01-07T23:21:44Z

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I read the extension guidelines
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I ran npm run build and tested this distribution build in Raycast
I checked that files in the assets folder are used by the extension itself
I checked that assets used by the README are placed outside of the metadata folder

raycastbot · 2026-01-07T23:22:00Z

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Pull request overview

This PR adds a new "Create File" extension to Raycast that enables quick file creation with specified names and extensions across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms.

Key changes:

Implements cross-platform file explorer integration to detect current directory contexts
Provides two commands: "Create File Here" (in current directory) and "Create File To Clipboard" (creates in /tmp and copies to clipboard)
Includes intelligent file naming with auto-increment for duplicates following system conventions

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File	Description
extensions/create-file/package.json	Defines extension metadata, commands, dependencies, and build configuration
extensions/create-file/src/utils.ts	Contains utility functions for cross-platform file explorer detection, file creation, and path handling
extensions/create-file/src/create-file-here.tsx	Implements main command that creates files in the current file explorer directory with clipboard fallback
extensions/create-file/src/create-file-to-clipboard.tsx	Implements command that creates files in /tmp and copies them to clipboard
extensions/create-file/tsconfig.json	TypeScript configuration for the extension
extensions/create-file/README.md	Comprehensive documentation including usage examples, platform-specific behavior, and installation instructions
extensions/create-file/eslint.config.js	ESLint configuration using Raycast's standard config
extensions/create-file/.prettierrc	Prettier formatting configuration
extensions/create-file/.gitignore	Standard Node.js gitignore patterns

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greptile-apps · 2026-01-07T23:42:11Z

Greptile Summary

Adds a new cross-platform extension for creating files with custom names and extensions. The extension provides two commands: "Create File Here" (creates files in the current Finder/Explorer directory with clipboard fallback) and "Create File To Clipboard" (creates files in /tmp and copies them to clipboard).

Key issues found:

Missing CHANGELOG.md file (required by repository standards)
Manual Preferences interface definition instead of using auto-generated types from raycast-env.d.ts
Platform mismatch: README claims Linux support, but package.json only lists macOS and Windows in the platforms array
Unused Linux file manager detection code in utils.ts that won't be accessible to users

Positive aspects:

Clean code structure with proper error handling
Correct Prettier configuration (printWidth: 120, singleQuote: false)
Cross-platform support for macOS and Windows with appropriate platform-specific implementations
Good use of Raycast APIs

Confidence Score: 3/5

This PR has several issues that need resolution before merge - missing required documentation and platform configuration inconsistencies
Score reflects critical issues: missing CHANGELOG.md violates repository standards, manual type definitions violate Raycast guidelines, and platform documentation mismatches create user confusion. The core implementation is sound, but these standardization issues must be addressed.
Pay close attention to src/create-file-here.tsx (type definitions), README.md and package.json (platform alignment), and ensure CHANGELOG.md is created

Important Files Changed

Filename	Overview
extensions/create-file/package.json	Well-structured configuration with correct Prettier settings and modern dependencies, but missing CHANGELOG.md
extensions/create-file/src/create-file-here.tsx	Manual Preferences interface definition violates custom rule - should use auto-generated types
extensions/create-file/src/utils.ts	Contains Linux file manager detection logic but Linux is not in supported platforms array
extensions/create-file/README.md	Claims Linux support in documentation but package.json only lists macOS and Windows as platforms

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extensions/create-file/src/create-file-here.tsx

greptile-apps · 2026-01-07T23:42:10Z

extensions/create-file/README.md

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+- **macOS**: Full support with Finder integration
+- **Windows**: Full support with File Explorer integration  
+- **Linux**: Full support with file explorer integration


logic: package.json specifies platforms: ["macOS", "Windows"], but README claims Linux support. Either add Linux to platforms array or remove Linux documentation.

greptile-apps · 2026-01-07T23:42:11Z

extensions/create-file/src/utils.ts

+export const getLinuxFileManagerPath = async (): Promise<string | null> => {
+  try {
+    // Try to get the current directory from common Linux file explorers
+    // This is a best-effort approach as Linux file explorers vary widely
+
+    // Try xdotool to get the focused window's working directory
+    const { stdout } = await execAsync('xdotool getactivewindow getwindowname 2>/dev/null || echo ""');
+
+    // Parse common file explorer window titles
+    const windowTitle = stdout.trim();
+
+    // Try to extract path from Nautilus, Dolphin, Thunar, etc.
+    const pathMatch = windowTitle.match(/^(.*?)\s*[-–—]\s*(?:Files|Dolphin|Thunar)/);
+    if (pathMatch) {
+      return pathMatch[1].trim();
+    }
+
+    return null;
+  } catch (e) {
+    console.error("Error getting Linux file explorer path:", e);
+    return null;
+  }
+};


logic: Linux is not in the supported platforms array in package.json, so this code won't be accessible to users. Either add Linux to platforms or remove this code.

this was slop produced by your kind, raycast is not even on linux!

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- fix stupid bot - Merge branch \'contributions/merge-1767844831293\' - Pull contributions - updated icon - added changelogs - grammar and removing slop

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