Window Group Manager

A VS Code extension that allows you to save and restore groups of VS Code windows (workspaces) with their optional open tabs and layouts.

Features

• Mark Windows for Grouping: Mark multiple VS Code windows (opened with code .) to be grouped together
• Save Window Groups: Save all marked windows as a named group, with option to include open tabs
• Restore Window Groups: Restore previously saved window groups - opens all workspaces in new VS Code windows
• List Groups: View all saved window groups with details
• Rename Groups: Rename existing window groups
• Delete Groups: Remove saved window groups
• Status Bar Integration: Visual indicator showing if current window is marked

Usage

Method 1: Quick Save (Recommended)

1. Run "Window Group: Quick Save Window Group"
2. Choose how to select windows:
   • Add Current Window: Just save the current window
   • Add by Folder Paths: Enter workspace paths manually
   • Use Marked Windows: Use windows you've marked for grouping
3. Choose whether to save open tabs (for current window only)
4. Enter a name for your group

Method 2: Save by Folder Paths

1. Run "Window Group: Save Group by Folder Paths"
2. Choose whether to include current window
3. Enter additional workspace folder paths separated by semicolons
4. Enter a name for your group

Method 3: Mark Windows Individually

1. Mark Windows:

   • Open each VS Code window you want to group
   • In each window, run "Window Group: Mark Window for Grouping"
   • A status bar indicator will show the window is marked

2. Save the Group:

   • In any marked window, run "Window Group: Save Marked Windows as Group"
   • Choose whether to save open tabs along with workspaces
   • Enter a name for your group

Restoring a Window Group

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
2. Run "Window Group: Restore Window Group"
3. Select the group you want to restore
4. Each workspace will open in a new VS Code window

Managing Groups

• List Groups: Run "Window Group: List Window Groups" to see all saved groups
• Rename Group: Run "Window Group: Rename Window Group"
• Delete Group: Run "Window Group: Delete Window Group"
• Toggle Mark: Click the status bar item or run "Window Group: Toggle Window Mark"

Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• npm

Setup

npm install

Build

npm run compile

Test

Press F5 in VS Code to launch a new window with the extension loaded.

Known Limitations

• Tab restoration in new windows requires the extension to be installed and active
• Window positioning is controlled by VS Code and may not match original layout
• Works best with workspace folders (directories opened with code .)
• Custom editors may not restore perfectly when tabs are saved