What is Mention?
Mention lets you reference files in comments using @paths, turning static docs into clickable, smartly linked documentation, making it easier for teams to navigate code and collaborate faster.
Problem
Developers manually reference files in comments without automatic linking, leading to static documentation that hinders navigation and slows team collaboration
Solution
A VS Code extension where users can reference files in comments using @paths to create clickable, smartly linked documentation, improving codebase navigation and collaboration efficiency
Customers
Software developers, engineers, and development teams working in VS Code, particularly those managing large codebases or requiring streamlined cross-file references
Unique Features
Context-aware file linking within VS Code comments, real-time path resolution, and integration with the IDE’s native navigation system
User Comments
Simplifies code navigation for distributed teams
Reduces time spent searching for referenced files
Enhances documentation clarity
Seamless integration with VS Code workflows
Improves onboarding for new developers
Traction
Launched in 2024, 1.3k+ Product Hunt upvotes, version 1.2 released with multi-workspace support. Founder @jamesqquick has 57.2k X/Twitter followers
Market Size
The global IDE market is projected to reach $8.97 billion by 2028 (Fortune Business Insights), with VS Code extensions representing a core growth segment
