Open Directory & Index Search

Direct download links and open directory index search engine inside Visual Studio Code.
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Overview

Open Directory & Index Search enables developers to discover open directory servers and direct download links for datasets, documentation, books, media, software, and tools directly within VS Code.

Highlights

Sidebar & Tabbed Workspace

Integrated search interface embedded right inside VS Code's Activity Bar or as a full editor tab.

Curated File Type Filters

Targeted open directory search filters with pre-configured MIME/extension parameters:

• Documents & Books: pdf, epub, mobi, cbz, cbr, docx
• Software & Archives: iso, exe, dmg, apk, zip, rar, tar.gz, 7z
• Media & Audio: mp3, flac, wav, ogg, m4a, aac
• Video & Streams: mkv, mp4, avi, mov, wmv, webm
• Images & Assets: jpg, png, gif, bmp, svg, psd
• Custom / All Files: Query unformatted directory trees

Multi-Engine Aggregation

Seamlessly route and generate queries across multiple engines including Google, Googol, Startpage, Searx, and FilePursuit.

Live Suggestions & Domain Exclusion

Real-time search suggestions with keyboard navigation (ArrowUp, ArrowDown, Enter), plus customizable domain exclusions to filter out paywalled or spam sites.

Context Menu Integration

Highlight any text or keyword in your active editor file, right-click, and select Search Selected Text to query immediately.

Getting Started

1. Install Open Directory & Index Search from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
2. Click the Open Index Finder icon in the Activity Bar on the left.
3. Enter your query, select a target File Type and Search Engine, and click Search.

Commands

Feedback & Contributions

• Report issues and request features on GitHub Issues.
• If you find this extension helpful, please leave a review on the Marketplace.