Symlink Replacer
A VS Code extension that helps you manage and replace symbolic links in your workspace with their actual content.
Features
- Detects symbolic links in your workspace
- Provides commands to replace symlinks with their actual target content
- Supports both file and directory symlinks
- Preserves original file permissions and timestamps
- Batch processing capability for multiple symlinks
Installation
Install this extension from the VS Code marketplace or download and install the VSIX file manually.
Usage
- Open a workspace containing symbolic links
- Access the command palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
- Search for "Symlink Replacer" commands:
Symlink Replacer: Replace Single Symlink - Replace currently selected symlinkSymlink Replacer: Replace All Symlinks - Replace all symlinks in workspace
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
symlinkReplacer.preserveTimestamps: Enable/disable preservation of original file timestamps (default: true)symlinkReplacer.backupOriginal: Create backup of original symlinks before replacing (default: false)
Requirements
- VS Code 1.60.0 or higher
- File system permissions to modify symlinks
Known Issues
- Currently does not support replacing symlinks that point to locations outside the workspace
- May require elevated permissions on some systems
Release Notes
0.0.2
- Added support for replacing symlinks inside folders
- Fixed file symlink replacement issues
- Improved folder handling and recursive replacement
0.0.1
- Initial release
- Basic symlink replacement functionality
- Workspace-wide scanning and replacement
- Settings for timestamp preservation
Contributing
Found a bug or want to contribute? Visit our GitHub repository.
License
This extension is licensed under the MIT License.
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