Open Symlink Original File is a Visual Studio Code extension that enhances your workflow when working with symbolic links. It adds a navigation menu option to open the real file behind a symlink directly from the editor or explorer — no need to search for the source manually.
✨ Features
✅ Detects when you're working with a symlinked file
🔎 Supports reverse lookup: find symlinks pointing to an original file
🖱️ Context menu options:
"Open the Original File" (when opening a symlink)
"Find Symlinks to This File" (when viewing an original file)
📌 Available in both the editor title bar and the right-click context menu
🈯 Fully localized (English and Portuguese PT-BR support)
🧪 Includes unit tests and validation
⚙️ Zero dependencies — pure Node.js and VS Code APIs