Quick Open Selection

A VS Code extension that enhances the Quick Open functionality by allowing you to instantly search for files using selected text. Simply select any text in your editor and use the shortcut to open Quick Open with that text automatically entered as the search query.

Features

• Instantly search for files using selected text
• Seamlessly integrates with VS Code's native Quick Open functionality
• Customizable keyboard shortcut
• Works in all file types and languages
• Zero configuration required

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+P / Cmd+P to open Quick Open
3. Type ext install quickopen-selection
4. Press Enter

Usage

1. Select any text in your editor
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+Z to open Quick Open with the selected text
3. If no text is selected, it will open Quick Open normally

Customizing the Shortcut

You can customize the keyboard shortcut by:

1. Opening VS Code Settings (Ctrl+, / Cmd+,)
2. Clicking on "Keyboard Shortcuts" (or press Ctrl+K Ctrl+S)
3. Search for "Quick Open With Selection"
4. Double-click on the shortcut and enter your preferred key combination

Why Use This Extension?

This extension streamlines file navigation by eliminating the need to:

1. Copy text you want to search for
2. Open Quick Open manually
3. Paste or type the search text

Instead, you can do all of this with a single keyboard shortcut!

Requirements

VS Code version 1.80.0 or higher

Known Issues

None reported. If you find any issues, please report them on our GitHub repository.

Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release of Quick Open Selection:

• Basic functionality to open Quick Open with selected text
• Default keyboard shortcuts setup
• Cross-platform support

Contributing

Contributions are always welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

Enjoy!