The purpose of this extension is to be a small helper that collects all your favorite files
together (into a workbench) and provides an easy navigation between them.
This is a beta version. Please read the roadmap and raise an issue if you see how this extension can be
made better!
Usage
Mark a file as favorite from the Command Palette or editor’s Title Menu.
Browse favorite files with a Alt+Q shortcut (type to filter by alias):
To rename an alias of a favorite file:
Open the config file (command: Workbench: Open Config)
Edit the alias manually
Reload the config file (command: Workbench: Reload Config)
Features
Adding a file to the workbench (command: Workbench: Add File)
As a relative path
Duplicates are rejected
Parent directory name used as prefix (can be disabled through configuration foxWorkbench.prefixAliasWithDirName)
Listing files from a workbench (i.e. browsing favorites)
Command: Workbench: List Files
Shortcut: Alt+Q (works in the editor and on explorer)
An alias is created with a prefix number
The list is sorted by alias
Open all favorite files
Command: Workbench: Open All Files
Removing an opened file from the workbench (command: Workbench: Remove Current File)
Removing chosen file from the workbench (command: Workbench: Remove Chosen File)
Removing all files (i.e. clearing the workbench) (command: Workbench: Clear All Files)
With confirmation dialog
Data are stored as an easily accessible JSON file (config)
Location: ./.vscode/workbench.json
Reloading the config file
Command: Workbench: Reload Config
Opening the config file for edit
Command: Workbench: Open Config
File is not reloaded automatically, use Workbench: Reload Config command
Development Notes
TypeScript 2 is used
Promises are handled with await operator
Roadmap
External editions of storage file (workbench.json) should trigger a reload of in-memory data
Editing file aliases
[Epic] Switch between multiple workbenches
Known Issues
Editing an alias requires triggering a config reload File aliases can be renamed to anything by
editing the workbench.json file and invoking Workbench: Reload Config.
There are features on the roadmap to enable automatic reloads and allow alias editing from a command.
