Multi Folder Workspace Opener
Open multiple project folders together in VS Code — in just 3 clicks!
🤔 What Does This Extension Do?
Ever needed to work on two or more projects at the same time in VS Code? Normally you'd have to manually edit a .code-workspace file. This extension does it for you instantly — either via a clickable sidebar panel or the Command Palette.
🕐 When Should You Use This?
| Situation |
Example |
| Frontend + Backend in different folders |
D:\Projects\app-frontend + D:\Projects\app-backend |
| Working on a library alongside your main project |
C:\libs\ui-components + D:\work\website |
| Comparing two versions of a project |
D:\Projects\v1 + D:\Projects\v2 |
| Multiple clients' projects side-by-side |
Any two unrelated folders on your system |
🚀 How to Use
- Click the folder icon in the Activity Bar (left side) to open the panel
- Click the "Open Folders in Workspace" button
- Pick your folders from the dialogs that appear → Done! ✅
The panel also shows you all currently open workspace folders in real time.
Method 2 — Command Palette
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+P
- Type
Open Folders in Workspace
- Select "Multi Folder Workspace: Open Folders in One Workspace"
- Pick your folders from the dialogs → Done! ✅
After Selecting Folders
Both folders appear in the Explorer sidebar as roots of a single workspace:
EXPLORER
├── 📁 my-frontend
│ ├── src/
│ └── package.json
└── 📁 my-backend
├── src/
└── package.json
You can now browse, edit, search, and run terminals across both folders in one window.
Save the Workspace (Optional)
After opening folders, a prompt will ask:
"Would you like to save this as a .code-workspace file?"
- Save Workspace → Pick a location → Next time, just double-click that file to reopen both folders instantly!
- No Thanks → Folders stay open for this session only
⚙️ Settings
Go to File → Preferences → Settings and search "Multi Folder Workspace":
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
defaultFolderCount |
2 |
How many folders to pick (2–10) |
autoSaveWorkspace |
false |
Always save a .code-workspace file automatically without prompting |
Example — pick 3 folders at once:
{
"multiFolderWorkspace.defaultFolderCount": 3
}
💡 Pro Tips
- Reopen a saved workspace: Double-click the
.code-workspace file or use File → Open Workspace from File…
- Add more folders later: Run the command again — new folders are appended alongside existing ones
- Duplicate protection: Selecting the same folder twice is automatically skipped with a notification
❓ Troubleshooting
| Problem |
Solution |
| Sidebar panel not visible |
Click the folder icon in the Activity Bar on the left |
| Command not found |
Make sure extension is enabled. Try Ctrl+Shift+P → "Reload Window" |
| "Failed to add folders" error |
Restart VS Code and try again. Still broken? Open an issue |
| Saved workspace not opening both folders |
Make sure both folder paths still exist on your system |
🐛 Found a Bug? Have a Feature Request?
👉 Open an issue on GitHub
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