EasySearch - Search in Files

Fast and powerful file search extension with JetBrains-like functionality. Search text across all files in your workspace with instant results and navigation.

Demo

See EasySearch in action: Press Shift+F, type your search query, navigate with arrow keys, and open files instantly!

Important: Change keybinding & use VS Code's Native Search Shortcut for EasySearch

By default, EasySearch uses Shift+F as its keyboard shortcut. However, if you prefer using VS Code's native search shortcut (Cmd+Shift+F on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+F on Windows/Linux), you can easily set this up:

1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux)
2. Type "Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts (JSON)"
3. Add these entries to your keybindings.json:

{
    "key": "cmd+shift+f",
    "command": "-workbench.action.findInFiles",
    "when": "isMac"
},
{
    "key": "ctrl+shift+f",
    "command": "-workbench.action.findInFiles",
    "when": "isLinux || isWindows"
},
{
    "key": "cmd+shift+f",
    "command": "easySearch.searchInFiles",
    "when": "isMac"
},
{
    "key": "ctrl+shift+f",
    "command": "easySearch.searchInFiles",
    "when": "isLinux || isWindows"
},
{
  "key": "shift+f",
  "command": "-easySearch.searchInFiles"
}

4. Save the file and reload VS Code (Cmd+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window")

Now you can use default VS Code's native Cmd+Shift+F / Ctrl+Shift+F shortcut for EasySearch.

Features

• Lightning Fast Search: Optimized file indexing and search algorithms for instant results
• Smart Navigation: Use arrow keys to navigate through search results
• Real-time Results: See search results as you type with intelligent debouncing
• Performance Optimized:
  • Batch processing for large codebases
  • Memory-efficient file indexing with cleanup
  • Automatic search cancellation to prevent freezing
• User-Friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive search modal with highlighted matches
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick access with Shift+F shortcut (customizable to Cmd+Shift+F / Ctrl+Shift+F)
• Multi-line Search Support: Search across multiple lines in files
• Safe Search: Handles special characters and regex patterns safely

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "EasySearch - Search in Files"
4. Click Install

Usage

Quick Start

1. Press Shift+F to open the search modal (or your custom shortcut if configured)
2. Type your search query
3. Use arrow keys (↑/↓) to navigate through results
4. Press Enter to open the selected file
5. Press Escape to close the search modal