Multi Folder Workspace Opener
Open multiple project folders together in VS Code in just a few clicks.
Multi Folder Workspace Opener helps developers quickly open two or more folders inside a single VS Code multi-root workspace without manually editing a .code-workspace file.
Perfect for full-stack development, microservices, and multi-project workflows.
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🚀 Key Features
- Open multiple folders in one VS Code workspace
- Simple sidebar interface with one-click access
- Command palette support
- Automatically detect and skip duplicate folders
- Optional
.code-workspace file saving
- Works with any type of project
💡 Common Use Cases
This extension is useful when working with:
| Scenario |
Example |
| Frontend + Backend development |
app-frontend + app-backend |
| Android app + API server |
mobile-app + api-server |
| React + Laravel |
frontend + backend |
| Comparing project versions |
project-v1 + project-v2 |
| Multiple repositories |
repo1 + repo2 |
| Working on a library alongside your main project |
ui-components + website |
⚡ How to Use
- Click the extension icon in the Activity Bar (left side)
- Click Open Folders in Workspace
- Select your folders from the dialog
Done! Both folders will open in a single workspace.
Method 2 — Command Palette
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+P
- Search for
Open Folders in Workspace
- Select Multi Folder Workspace: Open Folders in One Workspace
- Pick your folders from the dialogs
📂 Example Workspace Structure
EXPLORER
├── my-frontend
│ ├── src/
│ └── package.json
└── my-backend
├── src/
└── package.json
You can now edit, search, run terminals, and manage both projects in one VS Code window.
💾 Save Workspace (Optional)
After selecting folders, you can save them as a .code-workspace file.
Benefits:
- Reopen the same projects instantly by double-clicking the file
- Share workspace setup with teammates
- Organize multi-project environments
⚙️ Settings
Go to File → Preferences → Settings and search Multi Folder Workspace:
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
defaultFolderCount |
2 |
Number of folders to select (2–10) |
autoSaveWorkspace |
false |
Automatically save workspace file 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 not visible |
Click the folder icon in the Activity Bar or reload VS Code |
| Command not found |
Press Ctrl+Shift+P → Reload Window |
| Workspace not opening |
Check if the folder paths still exist on your system |
| "Failed to add folders" error |
Restart VS Code and try again |
❤️ Contributing
Found a bug or have a feature request?
👉 Open an issue on GitHub
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