| name | vvvv-editor-extensions |
| description | Helps create vvvv gamma editor extensions — .HDE.vl file naming, Command node registration with keyboard shortcuts, SkiaWindow/SkiaWindowTopMost window types, docking with WindowFactory, and API access to hovered/selected nodes via VL.Lang Session nodes. Use when building editor plugins, custom tooling windows, or automating editor workflows. |
| license | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| compatibility | Designed for coding AI agents assisting with vvvv gamma development |
| metadata | {"author":"Tebjan Halm","version":"1.0"} |
Editor Extensions
Extensions are standard VL patches saved with a .HDE.vl suffix. They run automatically when open in the editor.
File Naming
| Context | Required Name |
|---|
| Standalone extension | VL.MyExtension.HDE.vl |
| Extension-only NuGet | VL.MyExtension.HDE (package ID) |
| Mixed NuGet main doc | VL.MyPackage.vl |
| Mixed NuGet extension doc | VL.MyPackage.HDE.vl |
Required NuGet References
- VL.HDE — provides
Command node, window types, WindowFactory
- VL.Lang — provides API nodes under the
Session category
Command Node
Registers a command in the editor menu:
| Pin | Purpose |
|---|
Label | Menu text |
Visible | Show/hide the command |
Shortcut | Keyboard binding |
| Output | Triggers (bang) on activation |
Multiple Command nodes can live in one .HDE.vl document.
Warning: A runtime error in one command may affect all others in the same document.
Window Types
| Type | Behavior |
|---|
SkiaWindow | Slimmed-down Skia renderer window |
SkiaWindowTopMost | Always-on-top, no focus steal |
Docking
Wrap window with WindowFactory node. Connect WindowContext and Window pins.
Template: VL.HDE/Template.HDE.vl
API Access
Access hovered/selected nodes, read/write pins via VL.Lang Session category nodes. Browse available API in the HelpBrowser's API section.
Developer Shortcuts
- Shift+F9 — restarts all extensions simultaneously
Limitations
- Settings panel integration is not yet possible
- Extensions only run in the editor, not in exported applications
