A powerful VS Code extension that provides a full-featured file browser for your system, right inside the VS Code editor.
Overview
File Browser allows you to browse, search, and manage files on your entire system directly from VS Code. It mimics the functionality of Windows Explorer while integrating seamlessly with VS Code.
Features
Navigation
Windows Explorer-Style Address Bar: Click any folder in the path to navigate directly
Quick Access: Click path separators (/) to see subfolders and jump to any level
Edit Mode: Click the edit icon or press Enter in the address bar to type custom paths
Drive Selection: On Windows, navigate to root (/) to see all available drives
File Operations
Create: New files and folders
Open: Open files in VS Code or in new windows
Rename: Rename files and folders
Delete: Delete files and folders with confirmation
Cut/Copy/Paste: Full clipboard support
Open in Explorer: Launch file location in system file explorer
Search
Local Search: Filter files in current directory
Global Search: Recursive search through all subfolders
Progress Tracking: Real-time search progress
Cancel Support: Cancel long-running searches
View & Sorting
Grid/List View: Toggle between grid and list layouts
Multiple Sort Options: Sort by name, date, type, or size
Sort Direction: Ascending/descending toggle
Properties
File Details: View file size, type, and modification date
Folder Size: Calculate and display folder sizes
Progress Display: Visual progress for long operations
Installation
Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
Search for "File Browser"
Click Install
Usage
Open the File Browser panel from the VS Code sidebar
Browse files by clicking on folders
Use the address bar for quick navigation between folders
