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Commands Explorer

Commands Explorer

Housebird Games

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Enhance your VS Code workflow by exploring all commands in an organized and interactive tree view and quickly execute them.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Commands Explorer

Discover and execute Visual Studio Code commands effortlessly with the Commands Explorer extension. This tool enhances your VS Code experience by organizing all available commands into a structured tree view within the sidebar, grouped by their respective categories or prefixes for intuitive access. Whether you're aiming to boost your productivity, learn new shortcuts, or uncover hidden features, Commands Explorer is your ideal companion.

What's New in Version 1.1.0

  • Favorites: Mark commands as favorites for quick access.
  • Favorite Settings: Introduced a new setting that allows favorite commands to be displayed in both their original groups and the favorites group. Additionally, a setting has been added to enable or disable synchronization of favorites across devices.
  • Direct Access to Settings: New command to directly open the Commands Explorer settings.
  • Alphabetical Sorting: Enhanced organization of commands and command groups with alphabetical sorting.

Features

  • Interactive Tree View: Easily navigate commands in a structured tree view, enhancing discoverability and access.
  • Efficient Command Execution: Instantly execute commands with a single click, conveniently launching them into the Quick Pick window for immediate action.
  • Organized Command Groups: Find related commands quickly, thanks to logical grouping by prefixes or categories.
  • Command Count: Get an overview of available commands in each group, displayed alongside their names.
  • Refresh Capability: Refresh the command list on-demand to incorporate changes or newly added commands seamlessly.

Getting Started

  1. Installation: Locate "Commands Explorer" in the VS Code Extensions Marketplace and install.
  2. Navigate to Commands Explorer: Find the "Commands Explorer" icon in the Activity Bar post-installation and open it to unveil the Commands Explorer view.
  3. Explore and Execute: Expand command groups to explore. Click any command for execution or filter through them using the search functionality.
  4. Refresh When Needed: Use the "Refresh" button atop the Commands Explorer to promptly update your command list.

Extension Commands

  • Commands Explorer: Refresh Commands: Updates the command list, accommodating new installations. Accessible via the "Refresh" icon in the Commands Explorer or through the command palette with Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).

Quick Access

Quickly jump into the Commands View:

  • Activate the command palette with Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).
  • Search for >Commands Explorer: Focus on Commands View and hit Enter.

Contributing

Encounter a bug or wish to suggest a feature? We welcome issues and pull requests on the GitHub repository.

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