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Smart Move

Smart Move

Zelin Yang 21

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Move files and folders in VS Code with a single shortcut.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Smart Move

Move files and folders in VS Code with a single shortcut.

✨ Features

  • Select one or multiple files/folders in Explorer.
  • Press Ctrl+K, Ctrl+L on any open file (moves currently active tab).
  • Choose destination folder.
  • Files move instantly — safe, cross-platform, and simple.

🧠 Why

Navigating long paths in terminal or file explorers is slow.
Smart Move eliminates that friction.

⚙️ Usage

  1. On open files: Press Ctrl+K, Ctrl+L on any currently open file (moves that file).
  2. On Explorer selections: Right-click selected files/folders → "Move File/Folder to Folder", or select and press Ctrl+K, Ctrl+L.
  3. Pick the target folder → done.

🧩 Best Practices

  • Uses fs.rename() for atomic file moves (no external processes).
  • Protects existing files (won't overwrite).
  • Works across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Provides clear status messages and refreshes Explorer automatically.

🔐 Permissions

No network or external dependencies. Uses only VS Code's local APIs.

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