DS_Store Remover
Automatically detects and removes .DS_Store files from your workspace
indefinitely.
Features
- Automatic detection: Monitors your workspace for any
.DS_Store files
created by macOS
- Instant removal: Deletes
.DS_Store files as soon as they appear
- Status bar indicator: Shows whether the extension is active
- Configurable: Enable or disable the extension and customize
notifications
- Manual cleanup: Command to remove all existing
.DS_Store files at
once
Commands
Remove All .DS_Store Files: Scans and removes all .DS_Store files in
your workspaceToggle DS_Store Remover: Enable or disable the automatic removal
Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
dsStoreRemover.enabled |
true |
Enable automatic removal of .DS_Store files |
dsStoreRemover.showNotifications |
true |
Show notifications when .DS_Store files are removed |
dsStoreRemover.watchFolders |
[] |
Additional folders to watch for .DS_Store files (workspace folders are watched by default) |
Usage
- Install the extension.
- The extension automatically starts monitoring your workspace.
- Any
.DS_Store files are removed immediately.
- Use the status bar indicator to toggle the extension on or off.
- Run
Remove All .DS_Store Files to clean existing files.
Requirements
- VS Code 1.102.0 or higher
- Works on all platforms (but primarily useful on macOS)
Privacy
DS_Store Remover runs locally. It deletes .DS_Store files in your workspace
and watched folders, and it makes no network calls.
License
MIT
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