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Folder Tags

Kedar Jevargi

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Add macOS-style color tags to files and folders in VS Code
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vscode-folder-tags

Description

vscode-folder-tags adds macOS-style color tags to files and folders in VS Code, making it easier to visually organize and differentiate them. This extension is especially useful for categorizing files based on difficulty levels (e.g., LeetCode problems) or grouping similar files together.

Features

  • Assign color tags to files and folders directly from the VS Code context menu.
  • Easily distinguish files using color-coded tags.
  • Helps organize files for workflows such as coding challenges, projects, and research.
  • Supports persistent tagging across VS Code sessions.

Screenshot

vscode-folder-tags in action

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code version 1.75.0 or later.
  • No additional dependencies required.

Installation

  1. Open VS Code.
  2. Go to Extensions (Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X).
  3. Search for vscode-folder-tags.
  4. Click Install.
  5. Reload VS Code if necessary.

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

  • vscode-folder-tags.enable: Enable/disable the extension.
  • vscode-folder-tags.defaultColor: Set a default tag color.

Usage

  1. Right-click on any file or folder.
  2. Select "Assign Color Tag".
  3. Choose a color from the available options.
  4. The file/folder will be tagged accordingly.

Known Issues

  • Color tags may not persist if VS Code is reinstalled.
  • Some themes may not display colors clearly.

Release Notes

1.0.0

  • Initial release with support for color tagging files and folders.

1.1.0

  • Added persistent tagging across sessions.
  • Improved UI for selecting colors.

Contributing

If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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