Auto Swap Diff

VS Code extension that automatically swaps diff editor sides so the modified (working-tree) file appears on the left — like Eclipse does by default.

Why?

VS Code shows diffs with the original (HEAD) on the left and modified file on the right. If you're used to Eclipse-style diffs where the working copy is on the left, this extension fixes that automatically.

How it works

When you open a git diff from the Source Control panel, the extension:

1. Detects the new diff tab (git: left, file: right)
2. Re-opens it with swapped sides (file: left, git: right)
3. Closes the original tab

This happens instantly and transparently.

Settings

Commands

• Auto Swap Diff: Toggle — quickly enable/disable the extension via Command Palette

Installation

From VSIX

code --install-extension auto-swapdiff-1.1.0.vsix

Build from source

npm install
npx vsce package
code --install-extension auto-swapdiff-*.vsix