VSCode Workbench Reset
Instantly reset your Visual Studio Code layout to a clean, focused state with a single keyboard shortcut.
Shortcut
| Shortcut |
Command |
Action |
Alt+\`` | vscodeWorkbenchReset.reset` |
Reset Workbench Layout |
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What It Does
- Closes the bottom panel (Terminal, Output, Problems, Debug Console).
- Closes the secondary sidebar / auxiliary bar (Chat, AI panels).
- Opens and focuses the Explorer view.
- Collapses all expanded folders in the Explorer.
- Resets and restores the Explorer sidebar to a clean default width.
Configuration
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
vscodeWorkbenchReset.widthResetSteps |
2 |
Adjustment steps to size the Explorer sidebar. |
vscodeWorkbenchReset.showNotification |
true |
Show status bar message on reset. |
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