Easily identify empty files directly inside Visual Studio Code’s Explorer view — without opening them or using the terminal. Perfect for keeping large workspaces clean and spotting configuration files that were left blank by mistake!
⚡ Key Features
Instant Visual Indicator — Places a clear status badge next to any file with a size of 0 Bytes.
Native Integration — Works seamlessly with your existing VS Code themes and file system.
Bypasses Git Overrides — Designed to stay visible even when new or untracked files turn green from Git.
⚙️ How to Customize
You can choose your favorite icon style directly from the VS Code Settings interface:
Open Settings (Ctrl + ,)
Search for empty file highlight
Select your preferred icon from the dropdown:
∅ (Empty set - default)
0B (Zero Bytes text)
0b (Zero Bytes lowercase text)
◎ (Bullseye circle)
🔹 (Blue diamond badge)
📦 Requirements
Visual Studio Code v1.80.0 or newer
🐛 Known Issues
No known issues so far. Counting on you for the unknowns!