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Quick Open Current Folder

Quick Open Current Folder

Nimesh Shrestha

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3 installs
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Quickly open files scoped to the current file's folder.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Quick Open Current Folder

Scope Quick Open to your current workspace folder. See only the files inside that folder, fast and filtered.

Features

  • Command: Quick Open Current Folder (extension.quickOpenCurrentFolder)
  • Keybindings (configurable in Keyboard Shortcuts):
    • macOS: Ctrl+Cmd+P
    • Windows/Linux: Ctrl+Alt+P
  • Clear context: shows “Files in {workspaceName}[/subpath]” in the picker
  • Respects excludes: uses files.exclude and search.exclude, plus common folders like node_modules, .git, dist
  • Fast: uses workspace.findFiles, caches results per folder, and auto-refreshes on file changes
  • Status bar hint while the picker is active

How to use

  1. Open any file inside your workspace.
  2. Run “Quick Open Current Folder” (from the Command Palette) or use the shortcut above.
  3. Pick a file from the list (paths are relative to the workspace folder). The file opens immediately.
  4. If no file is active, you’ll see an information message.

Command

  • Quick Open Current Folder: extension.quickOpenCurrentFolder

Settings

  • quick-open-current-folder.centeredUI (boolean, default: false)
    • When enabled, shows a centered, Spotlight-style overlay picker.
    • When disabled, uses VS Code’s native QuickPick overlay.

Notes & limitations

  • The picker does not display your installed file icon theme icons. Explorer icons aren’t supported in QuickPick or webview pickers.
  • Keybindings apply when the editor has focus. Customize the “when” clause if you want broader scope.
  • Exclude patterns merge defaults with your workspace/user settings.
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