Fold to Definition is a VS Code extension that enhances code readability by folding to show only code definitions. With a single command or keyboard shortcut, you can quickly collapse comments, imports, regions etc. Leaving only the structure of your code visible.
Features
Fold all comments, imports, and regions with one command.
Optionally fold classes, interfaces, and local functions.
Customizable folding behavior via extension settings.
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+M Ctrl+O (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+M Cmd+O (macOS).
Requirements
No additional requirements. Works out of the box with Visual Studio Code 1.101.0 or later.
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
foldToDefinitions.foldComment: Fold comments when folding to definitions (default: true)
foldToDefinitions.foldImport: Fold imports when folding to definitions (default: true)
foldToDefinitions.foldRegion: Fold #region blocks when folding to definitions (default: true)
foldToDefinitions.foldClassAndInterface: Choose how to fold classes and interfaces: None (do not fold), Inner class (fold only inner classes/interfaces), or All (fold all classes/interfaces). (default: None)
foldToDefinitions.foldLocalFunction: Fold local functions (default: false)
foldToDefinitions.foldOnFileOpen: Automatically fold to definitions when a file is opened (default: false)
Usage
Open a file in the editor.
Run the command Fold to definitions from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P).
Or use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+M Ctrl+O (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+M Cmd+O (macOS).
Known Issues
Folding behavior may vary depending on language support and document symbol providers.
Some languages may not support all folding kinds.
Release Notes
0.0.4 (2025-08-12)
[Changed] Turn off folding for nested property.
0.0.3 (2025-08-11)
[Fixed] Resolved an issue where symbols were not folded at the correct lines.
0.0.2 (2025-08-10)
[Added] Automatically folds code to definitions when a file is opened.
[Added] Setting to control automatic folding on file is open behavior.
0.0.1 (2025-08-10)
Initial release: fold comments, imports, regions, and optionally classes/interfaces and local functions.
