A VS Code extension that helps you manage multiple Git repositories in your workspace with an intuitive repository browser and individual workspace folder views.
Features
Repository Browser
Discover Repositories: Automatically scans configured paths for Git repositories
Organize by Folder: Groups repositories by parent folder (e.g., ~/Repos/Gustaf, ~/Repos/Plugsoftware)
Quick Actions: Add to workspace, remove from workspace, or open in new window with a single click
Status Indicators: See which repositories are currently active in your workspace
Workspace Folder Views
Separate Views: Each workspace folder gets its own collapsible tree view in the Explorer
Stable Display: Adding or removing folders doesn't disrupt other views
Folder-First Sorting: Folders appear before files, just like the standard Explorer
Git-Aware Names: Views show repository names extracted from Git remotes
Setup
Install the extension
Open Settings (Cmd+, or Ctrl+,)
Search for Multi-Repo Workspace Explorer: Repo Paths
Add base paths to scan for repositories (e.g., ~/Repos, /Users/username/Projects)
Click the folder-library icon in the Activity Bar to open the Repository Browser
Usage
Adding Repositories
Open the Repository Browser from the Activity Bar
Browse your configured paths
Click the + icon next to any repository to add it to your workspace
Note: Adding your first or second repository will cause VS Code to reload (this is a VS Code platform limitation). Subsequent additions work seamlessly without reloads.
Removing Repositories
Find the repository in the Repository Browser (marked with "✓ In workspace")
Click the - icon to remove it from your workspace
Note: Removing the first folder in your workspace will cause VS Code to reload (this is a VS Code platform limitation). To avoid reloads, remove other folders first, then remove the first one last.
Opening in New Window
Click the window icon next to any repository to open it in a separate VS Code window
Configuration
gitWorkspaceManager.repoPaths: Array of base paths to scan for Git repositories
Requirements
VS Code 1.85.0 or higher
Git installed and available in PATH
Known Issues
Workspace Reload Behavior
Due to VS Code platform limitations, certain operations will cause the window to reload:
Adding the first repository (empty → single-folder workspace) - unavoidable reload
Adding the second repository (single-folder → multi-root workspace) - unavoidable reload
Removing the first folder in a multi-folder workspace - unavoidable reload
Workaround for removals: When cleaning up your workspace, remove folders from bottom to top to minimize reloads. Only the first folder triggers a reload when removed.
