Racket Extension: Embedding Images in Source Code
2024-12-29
This Racket library enables embedding images directly into source code files, eliminating the need for external file references. It uses a µ reader extension and uuencode to convert image data into a textual representation, solving the problem of binary file formats (like WXME) created by traditional image embedding methods, which are incompatible with tools like git. The library provides packing and unpacking functions to easily convert images into embeddable text and decode them for display. While error handling and text formatting could be improved, it offers a convenient way to create self-contained Racket projects.