massCode

A code snippet manager is something that most developers are (or should at least be) very well accustomed to. It’s usually a straightforward software that allows them to store and use snippets of code, either from their local machine or directly from the cloud.

If you’re on the market for such a solution, then you’re in luck because there are a lot great ones out there. The thing is most of these top-tier snippet managers usually require you to pay either a lifetime, a yearly, or a monthly fee to be able to take advantage of what they offer.

That said, if you don’t want to pay, and you’re not looking for the best possible code snippet manager out there, you could opt for something open-source such as massCode.

Developed using web technologies such as Electron, Vue, and Monaco editor, massCode is a lightweight, practical, and very useful snippet manager that will ensure you improve your workflow. If you’ve ever used other, more popular snippet managers such as Quiver or SnippetsLab, then you’ll have no problems getting accustomed to massCode since it has a very similar GUI.

Right off the bat, it’s worth noting that the project is still in its infancy, hence, you should not expect a plethora of features. What’s more, the manager’s editor does not support a lot of languages for syntax highlighting, but it does have rich IntelliSense, and validation for TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, LESS, SCSS, JSON, and HTML.

As expected the app does a good job of managing your snippets by allowing you to organize them in various folders and subfolders. What’s more, snippets can be added to special categories such as Favorites. Of course, the app also provides you with a quick and easy way to find snippets thanks to its search function.

MassCode is a very promising app that fairs well as a non-professional code snippet manager. It still has a long way to go before it can compete with the greats of the industry in terms of features, and it’s not exactly what one might call language agnostic, but if you’re just looking for a simple open-source code snippet manager then it’s definitely worthy of your attention.