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