Tree File Size
Tree File Size is a VS Code extension that shows you the size of files and folders right in the Explorer—just hover for a tooltip! It's a handy way to spot big files, keep your repo tidy, and avoid bloat. Plus, it respects your .gitignore if you want.
🚀 What It Does
- File & Folder Size Tooltips: Hover over any file or folder in the Explorer to see its size (yep, folders show the total size of everything inside).
- .gitignore Support: Skip files and folders you don't care about (toggle in settings).
- Pick Your Units: Show sizes in bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB, or let it pick automatically.
- Fast & Async: Won't slow down your VS Code, even on big projects.
- Auto-Refresh: Updates when files change or you tweak settings.
🛠️ How to Use
- Install:
- Find
Tree File Size in the VS Code Marketplace, or use a .vsix file.
- Open a Folder:
- Open any project folder in VS Code.
- Hover in the Explorer:
- Move your mouse over any file or folder in the sidebar. The tooltip will show the size (e.g.,
Size: 1,234.56 KB).
- Settings:
- Open VS Code settings (
Ctrl+, or Cmd+, on Mac) and search for Tree File Size.
- Change the unit or toggle
.gitignore support as you like.
⚙️ Settings
| Setting |
What it does |
Default |
treeFileSize.unit |
Unit for file sizes (auto, b, kb, mb, gb, tb) |
auto |
treeFileSize.respectGitignore |
Ignore files/folders in .gitignore when sizing |
true |
📂 Folder Sizes
- Hover over a folder to see the total size of everything inside (recursively, and respects
.gitignore if enabled).
ℹ️ Why Not Inline?
"Why can't I see the size right next to the file name in the Explorer?"
We'd love that too! But VS Code's extension API doesn't allow us to add custom text inline with file/folder names in the built-in Explorer. The only way to show extra info is with a tooltip (when you hover) or a tiny badge on the icon (which is too small for real sizes). If VS Code ever allows inline text, we'll add it!
❓ FAQ
Q: How do I force a refresh?
The extension updates automatically on file changes and config changes. You can also reload the window (Ctrl+Shift+P → Reload Window).
Q: Does it work with multi-root workspaces?
Right now, only the first workspace folder's .gitignore is used. Multi-root support is on the roadmap.
Q: Is it safe for big projects?
Yes! It scans in the background and skips ignored files for speed.
📝 Release Notes
0.0.3
- Add
.gitignore support (configurable)
- Folder tooltips now show total size
- Improved docs and settings
0.0.2
- Tooltip-only display for file/folder sizes
0.0.1
- First release: file/folder size tooltips, configurable units
💡 Feedback & Contributions
Found a bug? Have an idea? PRs and issues welcome! GitHub repo
