Advanced Close All - VS Code Extension

An advanced VS Code extension that provides intelligent functionality to close all tabs with multiple closing modes and comprehensive configuration options. Supports closing all types of VS Code tabs including editors, extension details, settings pages, and more.

Features

🚀 Advanced Tab Closing Modes

Close All Saved Editors and Other Tabs: Closes all saved editors plus all non-editor tabs (extension details, settings, etc.)
Save and Close All Tabs: Automatically saves all unsaved files before closing all tabs (editors and non-editors)
Force Close All Tabs: Closes all tabs without saving (discards unsaved changes)

🎯 Smart Tab Detection

All Tab Types Support: Works with editors, extension details, settings pages, output panels, and all other VS Code tab types
Intelligent Filtering: Different behavior for text editors vs. other tab types based on the selected mode
Advanced Tab Discovery: Uses VS Code's tabGroups API for comprehensive tab detection

🏷️ Understanding Tab Types

Advanced Close All recognizes two main categories of tabs:

Text Editor Tabs

Source code files (.js, .ts, .py, etc.)
Markdown files (.md)
Configuration files (.json, .xml, etc.)
Any file that can be edited as text

Behavior: These tabs can be dirty (unsaved) or clean (saved), affecting how different modes handle them.

Other Tab Types

Extension details pages
VS Code settings pages
Output panels
Terminal panels
Welcome pages
Search results
Git diff views
Any non-text editor content

Behavior: These tabs are always closed regardless of mode (except in "saved" mode where they're closed along with saved editors).

⚙️ Smart Configuration Options

Keep Current Active Editor: Option to preserve the currently active editor when closing others
Confirmation Dialog: Optional confirmation prompt before closing tabs with detailed statistics
Custom Keybindings: Set your own keyboard shortcuts for each closing mode (supports macOS and Windows/Linux)
Configurable Status Bar Button: Customize which action the status bar button performs
Dynamic Button Updates: Status bar button text and behavior update automatically based on configuration

🎯 User Interface

Command Palette Integration: Access all functions via Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)
Editor Title Bar Button: Smart button that changes based on your configuration
Context Menu Integration: Right-click in editor tabs for quick access to all closing options
Status Bar Button: Quick access button with dynamic text showing current mode
Real-time Updates: All UI elements update immediately when configuration changes

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace (Coming Soon)

Open VS Code
Press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS) to open the Extensions view
Search for "Advanced Close All"
Click Install

Manual Installation

Download the latest .vsix file from the releases
Open VS Code
Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)
Type "Extensions: Install from VSIX..."
Select the downloaded .vsix file

Usage

🎯 Closing Modes in Detail

1. Close Saved Editors and Other Tabs (`closeSaved`)

What it does:

Closes all saved (non-dirty) text editor tabs
Closes ALL other tab types (settings, extensions, etc.)
Keeps unsaved text editor tabs open

Use case: Clean up your workspace while preserving work in progress.

Example:

Before: 3 saved files + 2 unsaved files + 1 settings page + 1 extension page
After: 2 unsaved files remain open
Result: "Closed 5 tab(s): 3 editor(s) + 2 other tab(s)"

2. Save and Close All Tabs (`saveAndCloseAll`)

What it does:

Saves all unsaved text editor tabs first
Closes ALL tabs (editors and others)

Use case: End your work session or start fresh with everything saved.

Example:

Before: 3 saved files + 2 unsaved files + 1 settings page
Process: Saves the 2 unsaved files automatically
After: All tabs closed
Result: "Closed 6 tab(s): 5 editor(s) + 1 other tab(s)"

3. Force Close All Tabs (`closeAllForce`)

What it does:

Closes ALL tabs immediately
Does NOT save unsaved changes (they will be lost!)

Use case: Quick reset when you want to discard all changes and start over.

Warning: ⚠️ This will lose any unsaved work!

Example:

Before: 3 saved files + 2 unsaved files + 1 settings page
After: All tabs closed, unsaved changes discarded
Result: "Closed 6 tab(s): 5 editor(s) + 1 other tab(s)"

Command Palette

Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) and type:

Close All: Close Saved Editors and Other Tabs
Close All: Save and Close All Tabs
Close All: Close All Tabs Forcefully

Configuration

Accessing Settings

Via Settings UI:
- File > Preferences > Settings
- Search for @ext:addozhang.close-all
Via Command Palette:
- Ctrl+Shift+P → "Preferences: Open Settings"
- Search for "Advanced Close All"

Available Settings

`closeAll.keepCurrentActiveEditor`

Type: Boolean
Default: false
Description: Keeps the currently active editor open when closing others

`closeAll.confirmationDialog`

Type: Boolean
Default: false
Description: Shows a confirmation dialog with detailed statistics before closing

Confirmation Dialog Shows:

Total number of tabs to be closed
"Yes" button to confirm or cancel to abort

`closeAll.buttonAction`

Type: String
Default: "closeSaved"
Options: "closeSaved", "saveAndCloseAll", "closeAllForce"
Description: Determines what action the toolbar and status bar buttons perform

Complete Configuration Example

{
  "closeAll.keepCurrentActiveEditor": true,
  "closeAll.confirmationDialog": true,
  "closeAll.buttonAction": "saveAndCloseAll"
}

Default Keybindings

Windows/Linux:

Ctrl+Alt+W: Close all saved editors and other tabs
Ctrl+Alt+S: Save and close all tabs
Ctrl+Alt+F: Force close all tabs

macOS:

Cmd+Alt+W: Close all saved editors and other tabs
Cmd+Alt+S: Save and close all tabs
Cmd+Alt+F: Force close all tabs

Editor Title Bar Button

Click the button in the editor title bar (top-right area). The button's icon and action change based on your configuration:

Circle Slash (○⃠): Close saved editors + other tabs
Save All (💾): Save and close all tabs
Close All (✕): Force close all tabs

Status Bar Button

Click the status bar button in the bottom-right corner. The button text shows the current mode:

"Close Saved + Others": Close saved editors and other tabs
"Save & Close All": Save and close all tabs
"Force Close All": Force close all tabs

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings (accessible via File > Preferences > Settings or search @ext:addozhang.close-all):

closeAll.keepCurrentActiveEditor: Whether to keep the current active editor when closing all tabs (default: false)
closeAll.confirmationDialog: Whether to show a confirmation dialog before closing all tabs with detailed statistics (default: false)
closeAll.manageKeybindings: Customize keyboard shortcuts for Advanced Close All commands (click to open keybinding settings)
closeAll.buttonAction: Action for the close all button (options: closeSaved, saveAndCloseAll, closeAllForce)

Button Action Options:

closeSaved: Close only saved editors and all other tabs (extension details, settings, etc.)
saveAndCloseAll: Save all unsaved files and close all tabs
closeAllForce: Force close all tabs without saving

Keybinding Management:

To customize keyboard shortcuts:

Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
Search for "Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts"
Filter by closeAll to find Advanced Close All commands
Click on any command to set custom keybindings

This approach uses VS Code's built-in keybinding management system for the best user experience.

Example Settings Configuration

{
  "closeAll.keepCurrentActiveEditor": true,
  "closeAll.confirmationDialog": true,
  "closeAll.buttonAction": "saveAndCloseAll"
}

Custom Keybindings

To set custom keybindings, add them to your keybindings.json file:

Windows/Linux Example:

[
  {
    "command": "closeAll.closeSaved",
    "key": "ctrl+shift+w"
  },
  {
    "command": "closeAll.saveAndCloseAll",
    "key": "ctrl+shift+s"
  },
  {
    "command": "closeAll.closeAllForce",
    "key": "ctrl+shift+f"
  }
]

macOS Example:

[
  {
    "command": "closeAll.closeSaved",
    "key": "cmd+shift+w"
  },
  {
    "command": "closeAll.saveAndCloseAll",
    "key": "cmd+shift+s"
  },
  {
    "command": "closeAll.closeAllForce",
    "key": "cmd+shift+f"
  }
]

How to Access keybindings.json:

Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)
Type "Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts (JSON)"
Add your custom keybindings to the array

Requirements

VS Code version 1.98.0 or higher
Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux

🎯 Advanced Usage & Workflow Integration

Development Workflow

1. Start work: Open project files
2. During development: Use "Close Saved + Others" to clean up while keeping work
3. Break time: Use "Save & Close All" to save everything and start fresh
4. End of day: Use "Save & Close All" to clean up completely

Power User Tips

1. Rapid Context Switching

Set keepCurrentActiveEditor: true and use "Close Saved + Others" to quickly switch project contexts while keeping your main file open.

2. Safe Experimentation

Before making experimental changes:

Use "Save & Close All" to save current state
Make experimental changes
Use "Force Close All" if experiment fails
Reopen files to return to saved state

3. Meeting Prep

Use "Save & Close All" before screen sharing to ensure a clean, professional workspace.

4. Performance Optimization

Regularly use "Close Saved + Others" to reduce memory usage by closing non-essential tabs while keeping your work intact.

🆕 Enhanced Tab Support

All Tab Types: Now closes editors, extension details, settings pages, output panels, and more
Smart Detection: Uses VS Code's advanced tabGroups API for comprehensive tab discovery
Intelligent Filtering: Different behavior for text editors vs. other tab types

📊 Improved User Feedback

Detailed Statistics: Shows exact count of editors vs. other tabs closed
Enhanced Confirmation: Confirmation dialog shows breakdown of tab types
Dynamic UI: All buttons and text update based on current configuration

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

Cross-Platform Keybindings: Automatic macOS/Windows key mapping
Flexible Button Behavior: Status bar and title bar buttons adapt to settings
Real-time Updates: Configuration changes apply immediately

Known Issues

To set custom keybindings, use VS Code's built-in Keyboard Shortcuts settings (Ctrl+Shift+P > "Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts") or click the keybinding management link in extension settings.
Some test cases need optimization for better reliability (currently 73.9% success rate)
Configuration changes may require a brief moment to reflect in all UI elements

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension Not Appearing

Symptoms: No buttons or commands visible Solutions:

Check VS Code version (minimum 1.98.0)
Reload window: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window"
Check if extension is enabled in Extensions view

Keybindings Not Working

Symptoms: Keyboard shortcuts don't trigger actions Solutions:

Check for conflicts: File > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts
Verify commands exist: Ctrl+Shift+P → Search for "Close All:"
Check when conditions in custom keybindings

Unexpected Closing Behavior

Symptoms: Wrong tabs being closed or kept open Solutions:

Verify current buttonAction setting
Check keepCurrentActiveEditor setting
Understand tab type differences (editors vs. others)

Configuration Not Applying

Symptoms: Changes in settings don't take effect Solutions:

Wait a moment for real-time updates
Try triggering a command to refresh
Reload window if necessary

Debug Mode

Enable Detailed Logging

Open VS Code Developer Tools: Help > Toggle Developer Tools
Look for console messages starting with "closeEditors called"
Check for error messages or unexpected behavior

Test Configuration

Open several different tab types
Try each closing mode individually
Verify expected behavior matches actual results

Getting Help

Before Reporting Issues

Check this guide for solutions
Verify VS Code and extension versions
Test with default settings
Try in a clean VS Code window

Reporting Bugs

Include:

VS Code version
Operating system
Extension version
Current configuration settings
Steps to reproduce
Expected vs. actual behavior

Release Notes

0.0.1 - Advanced Close All

🆕 New Features

All Tab Types Support: Close editors, extension details, settings, and all VS Code tab types
Smart Tab Detection: Advanced tabGroups API integration for comprehensive tab discovery
Cross-Platform Keybindings: Native support for macOS (Cmd) and Windows/Linux (Ctrl) key combinations
Enhanced User Feedback: Detailed statistics showing tab type breakdown (e.g., "3 editors + 2 other tabs")
Intelligent Mode Processing: Different behavior for text editors vs. other tab types

⚙️ Core Features

Three intelligent closing modes with advanced tab support
Configurable status bar button with dynamic text updates
Editor title bar integration with context-sensitive button
Comprehensive settings for customization
Command palette integration with descriptive command names
Real-time configuration updates

🎯 Quality Assurance

Comprehensive test suite with 23 test cases
73.9% test success rate with ongoing improvements
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Performance tested with multiple tab scenarios

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Development Setup

Clone the repository
Install dependencies: npm install
Open in VS Code and press F5 to run in Extension Development Host
Run tests: npm test

License

Enjoy efficient tab management with Advanced Close All! 🚀

For support, bug reports, or feature requests, please visit our GitHub repository.

Advanced Close All

addozhang

Advanced Close All - VS Code Extension

Features

🚀 Advanced Tab Closing Modes

🎯 Smart Tab Detection

🏷️ Understanding Tab Types

Text Editor Tabs

Other Tab Types

⚙️ Smart Configuration Options

🎯 User Interface

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace (Coming Soon)

Manual Installation

Usage

🎯 Closing Modes in Detail

1. Close Saved Editors and Other Tabs (closeSaved)

2. Save and Close All Tabs (saveAndCloseAll)

3. Force Close All Tabs (closeAllForce)

Command Palette

Configuration

Accessing Settings

Available Settings

closeAll.keepCurrentActiveEditor

closeAll.confirmationDialog

closeAll.buttonAction

Complete Configuration Example

Default Keybindings

Windows/Linux:

macOS:

Editor Title Bar Button

Status Bar Button

Extension Settings

Button Action Options:

Keybinding Management:

Example Settings Configuration

Custom Keybindings

Windows/Linux Example:

macOS Example:

How to Access keybindings.json:

Requirements

🎯 Advanced Usage & Workflow Integration

Development Workflow

Power User Tips

1. Rapid Context Switching

2. Safe Experimentation

3. Meeting Prep

4. Performance Optimization

🆕 Enhanced Tab Support

📊 Improved User Feedback

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

Known Issues

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension Not Appearing

Keybindings Not Working

Unexpected Closing Behavior

Configuration Not Applying

Debug Mode

Enable Detailed Logging

Test Configuration

Getting Help

Before Reporting Issues

Reporting Bugs

Release Notes

0.0.1 - Advanced Close All

🆕 New Features

⚙️ Core Features

🎯 Quality Assurance

Contributing

Development Setup

License

1. Close Saved Editors and Other Tabs (`closeSaved`)

2. Save and Close All Tabs (`saveAndCloseAll`)

3. Force Close All Tabs (`closeAllForce`)

`closeAll.keepCurrentActiveEditor`

`closeAll.confirmationDialog`

`closeAll.buttonAction`