Backup Folder

VS Code extension to back up selected folder to a configurable destination directory with a timestamped copy.

Features

• Right-click on any folder in the Explorer to trigger the backup.
• Stores timestamped backups in the folder you configured (or choose if not configured in settings).

Installation

• Install directly from the VS Code Marketplace.

Usage

1. Set Backup Folder › Backup Target Folder in VS Code settings (optional). Use a plain absolute path without wrapping quotes.
2. Right-click on a folder in the Explorer.
3. Select "Backup Folder".
4. The extension copies the folder into the configured destination (or asks you to choose one) with a timestamp appended.

Settings

• Backup Folder › Backup Target Folder: Optional default destination for backups. Use a plain absolute path without quotes.
• Backup Folder › Exclude Folders And Files: When enabled, skips every excluded folders and files during the copy.
• Backup Folder › Use Local Timestamp: When enabled, uses local timestamp YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS, else uses ISO/UTC timestamp.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.100.0 or higher.

License

MIT