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Datetime plugin

In sublime, I need to print current date and time with a custom shortcut key.

To set up a custom shortcut key in Sublime Text to print the current date and time, you'll need to create a new command and then bind that command to a key combination. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Create a new plugin:

   • Open Sublime Text.

   • Go to Tools > Developer > New Plugin....

   • Replace the default content with the following script:

     import sublime
     import sublime_plugin
     from datetime import datetime
     
     class InsertDatetimeCommand(sublime_plugin.TextCommand):
         def run(self, edit):
             current_datetime = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
             self.view.run_command("insert", {"characters": current_datetime})

   • Save this file in the Packages/User directory (Sublime Text will suggest the correct directory) with a name like insert_datetime.py.

2. Add a key binding:

   • Go to Preferences > Key Bindings.

   • In the right-hand user key bindings file, add a new key binding for the custom command. For example:

     [
         {
             "keys": ["ctrl+shift+q"], // Choose your preferred key combination
             "command": "insert_datetime"
         }
     ]

     Make sure to place this entry within the array brackets.

3. Test the new shortcut:

   • Open a new file or an existing one.

   • Press the key combination you set (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+Q).

   • The current date and time should be inserted at the cursor position.

With these steps, you will have created a custom command in Sublime Text that inserts the current date and time when you press your chosen key combination.