adding-solution-explorer-nodes
CommunityAdd custom Solution Explorer nodes via MEF.
Software Engineering#extension-development#visual-studio#mef#solution-explorer#attached-collection#tree-nodes
Authormadskristensen
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
Custom nodes allow Visual Studio extensions to surface virtual items directly in Solution Explorer, by wiring an IAttachedCollectionSourceProvider through MEF, enabling dynamic content under the solution or project trees.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Expose virtual nodes under Solution Explorer using a MEF-based source provider
- Define root and child node types that implement IAttachedCollectionSource and ITreeDisplayItem
- Support search with ContainedBy and proper parent-child relationships for richer navigation
Quick Start
Create an IAttachedCollectionSourceProvider export, implement a root node with child items, and register the provider to expose additional items under the Solution Explorer.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
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