What is Ghost Note?
Ghost Note is a VS Code extension that lets you attach comments directly to the symbols in your codebase — without modifying the source code. Attach comments, images, videos, and tags to symbols in your codebase, without ever touching the code.
Problem
Users need to embed comments in source code or maintain separate documentation, leading to cluttered code and difficult-to-sync documentation
Solution
A VS Code extension that enables developers to attach comments, images, videos, and tags to code symbols without modifying the source code, e.g., adding context to functions or variables inline
Customers
Developers and engineering teams prioritizing clean codebases while requiring collaborative documentation, typically in agile or open-source environments
Unique Features
Non-intrusive documentation tied to code symbols via VS Code integration; supports multimedia attachments; syncs metadata without altering source files
User Comments
Solves code-comment clutter
Streamlines team knowledge sharing
Easy onboarding for new devs
Useful multimedia support
Seamless IDE integration
Traction
Featured on ProductHunt (launch date unspecified)
VS Code extension install count undisclosed but promoted via ProductHunt's platform
Market Size
Global developer tools market projected to reach $8.1 billion by 2027 (MarketDigits 2023)
