Cursor Alternate File

A VS Code extension that keeps track of the last visited file and allows you to quickly switch back and forth between the current file and the alternate file.

Features

• Automatic File Tracking: The extension automatically tracks which files you're switching between
• Quick Switching: Use a single command to switch between the current file and the last visited file
• Seamless Integration: Works with any file type and doesn't interfere with your normal workflow

How It Works

1. File Tracking: When you switch between files in VS Code, the extension automatically tracks the current file and the previous file (alternate file)
2. Switching: Use the "Switch to Alternate File" command to quickly jump between the current and alternate files
3. Continuous Tracking: The extension continues to track file changes as you work, always maintaining the most recent file pair

Usage

Command Palette

1. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux)
2. Type "Switch to Alternate File"
3. Press Enter to switch to the alternate file

Keyboard Shortcut

You can also bind this command to a keyboard shortcut in your VS Code settings:

{
    "key": "ctrl+alt+a",
    "command": "cursor-alternate-file.switchToAlternate"
}

Example Workflow

1. You're working on src/main.ts
2. You switch to src/utils.ts to check something
3. Use "Switch to Alternate File" to quickly return to src/main.ts
4. Use the command again to go back to src/utils.ts
5. Continue switching between these two files as needed

Requirements

• VS Code 1.89.0 or higher

Extension Settings

This extension doesn't add any VS Code settings. It works automatically once activated.

Known Issues

• The extension needs at least two different files to be opened before the alternate file switching becomes available
• If you close a file that's being tracked, the extension will reset its tracking for that file

Release Notes

0.0.1

• Initial release
• Basic file tracking functionality
• Switch to alternate file command

For more information

• Visual Studio Code Extension API
• Extension Guidelines

Enjoy switching between files quickly!