Double Shift Search (VS Code Extension)
A minimalist VS Code extension that brings the beloved JetBrains "Double Shift" (Search Everywhere) functionality to Visual Studio Code.
Project Description
Double Shift Search allows you to quickly open the command palette, find files, or search across your workspace simply by double-tapping the Shift key. This seamless transition is perfect for developers moving from JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, etc.) or those who want a lightning-fast keyboard shortcut for navigation.
Features
- Double Shift Trigger: Hit
Shift twice in rapid succession to instantly open the Search Everywhere palette.
- Unified Custom Palette: A bespoke interface that replicates the beloved JetBrains Search Everywhere experience, natively integrated into VS Code without any clunky UI switching.
- Deep Content Search: Searches the actual contents of your files instantly, smartly skipping heavy assets (archives, media, binaries) for maximum speed.
- Workspace Symbols: Automatically queries your workspace symbols so you can instantly jump straight to classes, methods, and functions.
- Smart Multi-Term Fuzzy Matching: Need something specific? Type multiple words (e.g.,
folder config) and it will intelligently match across your entire workspace.
- Open Editors First: Prioritizes your currently open files at the top of the list for lightning-fast context switching.
Configuration
You can customize the behavior of Double Shift Search in your VS Code settings:
doubleShiftSearch.useSelectionAsQuery (Default: false): Automatically pre-fills the search palette with the text you currently have selected in your active editor.doubleShiftSearch.excludeExtensions (Default: ['.zip', '.tar', '.png', ...] ): A list of file extensions to completely ignore when searching file contents.
Tech Stack
- Framework: VS Code Extension API
- Language: TypeScript
- Testing: Mocha & VS Code Test Electron
Installation & Setup
1. Install from the Marketplace
You can install the extension directly from the VS Code Extension Marketplace by searching for Double Shift Search.
2. Manual Setup (Development)
git clone https://github.com/tristanbudd/vscode-double-shift-search.git
cd vscode-double-shift-search
npm install
npm run compile
Press F5 in VS Code to launch the Extension Development Host and test the extension.
Scripts
npm install # Install dependencies
npm run compile # Compile TypeScript files
npm run watch # Watch and recompile on changes
npm run lint # Run ESLint for code analysis
npm run test # Run extension test suite
Credits & Licence
This project is licensed under the MIT Licence.
