Project Finder
Fast live search for project directories with smart exclusions. Quickly find and open your code projects in VS Code.
Features
🚀 Live Project Directory Search
- Instant search through your project directories
- Live filtering as you type - no delays!
- Smart exclusions to avoid clutter (node_modules, .git, system directories)
- One-click opening of projects
⚡ Terminal Command Runner
- Run any terminal command directly from VS Code
- See formatted output in a new document
- Perfect for quick git status, npm commands, etc.
How to Use
Find Project Directories
- Open Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Type "Project Finder: Find Project Directories"
- Start typing to filter your projects
- Click any project to open it
Run Terminal Commands
- Open Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Type "Project Finder: Run Terminal Command"
- Enter any terminal command
- Results open in a new VS Code document
Configuration
By default, Project Finder searches in:
~/code~/projects~/code/blackcat
It automatically excludes common directories like:
- System:
Library, System, Applications
- Development:
node_modules, .git, dist, build, .next
- Personal:
.Trash, Pictures, Movies, Music
Requirements
- VS Code 1.103.0+
- fd command (install with
brew install fd on macOS)
Installation
- Install from VS Code Marketplace
- Install fd:
brew install fd (macOS) or equivalent for your OS
- Restart VS Code
- Use Command Palette to access commands
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Project Finder: Find Project Directories |
Live search through project folders |
Project Finder: Run Terminal Command |
Execute terminal commands from VS Code |
Why This Extension?
- Blazing fast - preloads all directories, uses VS Code's built-in filtering
- Clean interface - no clutter, just what you need
- Smart defaults - excludes noise, focuses on your actual projects
- Productive workflow - quickly jump between projects
Release Notes
1.0.0
Initial release of Project Finder:
- Live project directory search with smart exclusions
- Terminal command runner with formatted output
- Optimized for macOS development workflows
Contributing
Found a bug or want a feature? Open an issue
License
MIT
Enjoy blazing fast project navigation! 🚀
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