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Workspace Chronicle
Collects and lists multiple .code-workspace files, allowing you to open them in a new window (default) or existing window . Records and displays your open history.
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This tool solves the following needs for people working with Visual Studio Code:
Quickly switch between projects
Deal with sudden project changes
Quickly find recently opened workspaces
Frequently switch between multiple projects
Screenshots
Commands displayed when you right-click on the Workspace name
Change of label
Change color
Incremental search in history
Installation
From VS Code Marketplace
Open VS Code
Open the Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for Workspace Chronicle
Click Install
Recommended: Use together with Auto Workspace Creator for automatic workspace file generation.
Quick Start
Go to Settings → Add folders to search for .code-workspace files in workspaceChronicle.roots
Open the list from the Workspaces / Workspace History views in the sidebar
Click any item → Opens in a new window (default)
Reopening will automatically update the history
Who is this for?
Developers working on multiple projects - Switch between projects with one clickTeams using monorepos - Organize and manage numerous workspacesFrequent workspace switchers - Quick access to recently opened workspaces via historyFreelancers / Multiple client work - Efficiently manage projects for each client
Features
Feature
Description
Workspaces View Automatically discovers and lists .code-workspace files under specified roots
Workspace History View Displays history with open date/time and mode
Open Mode Selection Open in new window (default) or reuse existing window
Label/Color Tags Organize workspaces with labels and colors
Filter Filter workspaces and history by name, label, or color
Quick Open Quickly search and open workspaces from command palette
Export/Import Backup and restore metadata and history as JSON files
Settings
Setting
Description
Default
workspaceChronicle.rootsRoot directories to search
["${userHome}"]
workspaceChronicle.defaultOpenModeDefault open mode (newWindow / reuseWindow)
newWindow
workspaceChronicle.historyLimitMaximum number of history entries
500
Commands
Command
Description
Workspace Chronicle: RefreshRefresh the workspace list
Workspace Chronicle: Set Default Open ModeSet the default open mode
Workspace Chronicle: Set Custom NameSet a custom name (label)
Workspace Chronicle: Set ColorSet a color tag
Workspace Chronicle: Filter by Label or ColorFilter Workspaces by label/color
Workspace Chronicle: Filter HistoryFilter history by keyword
Workspace Chronicle: Filter History by Label or ColorFilter history by label/color
Workspace Chronicle: Toggle Sort ModeToggle history sort mode
Workspace Chronicle: Clear All FiltersClear all filters
Workspace Chronicle: Open RecentQuick open recently opened workspaces
Workspace Chronicle: Search WorkspacesSearch and open workspaces
Workspace Chronicle: Export DataExport metadata and history
Workspace Chronicle: Import DataImport metadata and history
Workspace Chronicle: Add Root DirectoryAdd a root directory
Workspace Chronicle: Remove Root DirectoryRemove a root directory
Workspace Chronicle: List Root DirectoriesList root directories
Contributing
Issues and Pull Requests are welcome!
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LICENSE
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
