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Easy File Creator

Easy File Creator

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32 installs
| (14) | Free
Create File Or Folder easily with hotkeys
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Easy File Creator - VS Code Extension

Easy File Creator

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📌 Overview

Easy File Creator is a simple yet powerful VS Code extension that allows you to quickly create files or folders with a hotkey or command palette. Just press Ctrl + N or use the command "Create File Or Folder" to easily create new files and folders within your workspace.

🚀 Features

  • Quick File Creation: Press Ctrl + N and enter a filename to create a new file instantly.
  • Folder Creation: Append / to the path to create a new folder.
  • Workspace-Aware: Works only when a workspace is opened.
  • Command Palette Support: Use Ctrl + Shift + P → Create File Or Folder.
  • Smart Suggestions: Lists existing folders dynamically as you type.
  • Opens New Files Automatically: Newly created files open in the editor.

Keybindings

Command Keybinding
Create File Or Folder Ctrl + N

🛠 Usage

Using Hotkey (Ctrl + N)

  1. Press Ctrl + N.
  2. Type the file path (e.g., folder/subfolder/file.txt).
  3. Press Enter to create the file or folder.

Using Command Palette

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + P.
  2. Search for Create File Or Folder.
  3. Enter the file/folder path and press Enter.

Folder Creation

  • If the path ends with /, a folder is created.
  • Otherwise, a file is created.

Examples:

Input Result
notes/todo.md Creates todo.md inside notes/
projects/new-project/ Creates new-project folder
docs/index.html Creates index.html inside docs/

💡 Notes

  • Only works inside an open workspace.
  • Does not overwrite existing files.
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