Always Open in 1st Editor Group

A lightweight Visual Studio Code extension that ensures every file opens directly in the first editor group. Perfect for staying focused and avoiding the mess of scattered tabs.

Features

• ✅ Automatically redirects file opening to Editor Group 1
• 🧹 Closes temporary editor groups created by VS Code when opening files in preview
• 📌 Opens files persistently, skipping VS Code's default preview behavior
• 🖱️ Works seamlessly when opening files via double-click or single-click in the explorer

Installation

You can install this extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace or via command line:

code --install-extension Torio-v13.alw-1st-grp