Copy to
A simple VSCode extension that adds a "Copy to..." option to the File Explorer context menu, allowing you to quickly copy files and folders to a configurable destination.
Features
- Context Menu Integration: Right-click any file or folder in the File Explorer to copy it
- Configurable Destination: Set a default destination path in settings, or choose dynamically each time
- Multi-Selection Support: Select multiple files/folders and copy them all at once
- Conflict Resolution: Interactive dialog when files already exist (Overwrite / Skip / Cancel)
- Auto-Create Directory: Destination folder is automatically created if it doesn't exist
- Home Directory Support: Use
~ in paths (e.g., ~/utils)
Installation
From VSIX (Local)
- Download the
.vsix file
- Open VSCode
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)
- Type "Install from VSIX" and select the file
From Source
git clone https://github.com/ryotamurakami/copy-to.git
cd copy-to
pnpm install
pnpm run build
Then press F5 in VSCode to launch the Extension Development Host.
Usage Guide
Basic Usage
- Right-click on any file or folder in the File Explorer
- Select "Copy to..." from the context menu
- If no destination is configured:
- A folder picker dialog will appear
- Select your desired destination folder
- The file/folder will be copied to the destination
Copying Multiple Items
- Select multiple files/folders in the File Explorer (Ctrl/Cmd + Click)
- Right-click on the selection
- Select "Copy to..."
- All selected items will be copied to the destination
Handling File Conflicts
When a file with the same name already exists at the destination:
| Option |
Action |
| Overwrite |
Replace the existing file with the new one |
| Skip |
Keep the existing file, skip copying this item |
| Cancel |
Stop the entire copy operation |
Configuration
Configure the extension in VSCode Settings (Ctrl+, or Cmd+,):
Settings
| Setting |
Type |
Default |
Description |
copyTo.destinationPath |
string |
"" (empty) |
Default destination directory path |
Setting the Destination Path
Option 1: Using Settings UI
- Open VSCode Settings (
Ctrl+, or Cmd+,)
- Search for "Copy to"
- Enter your desired path in the "Destination Path" field
Option 2: Using settings.json
{
"copyTo.destinationPath": "~/utils"
}
| Path |
Description |
~/utils |
utils folder in your home directory |
~/Desktop/backup |
backup folder on Desktop |
/absolute/path/to/folder |
Absolute path |
C:\Users\Name\Documents |
Windows absolute path |
| (empty) |
Prompt for destination each time |
Examples
Example 1: Quick Utility Collection
Set up a utility folder to quickly collect useful scripts:
{
"copyTo.destinationPath": "~/utils"
}
Now you can right-click any script and instantly copy it to ~/utils.
Example 2: Dynamic Destination
Leave the setting empty to choose the destination each time:
{
"copyTo.destinationPath": ""
}
Each time you use "Copy to...", you'll be prompted to select a folder.
Example 3: Project Backup
Set up a backup location for project files:
{
"copyTo.destinationPath": "~/Backups/projects"
}
Keyboard Shortcut
You can assign a keyboard shortcut to the command:
- Open Keyboard Shortcuts (
Ctrl+K Ctrl+S or Cmd+K Cmd+S)
- Search for "Copy to"
- Click the + icon to add your preferred shortcut
Requirements
- VSCode version 1.85.0 or higher
Known Issues
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
- Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
- Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
- Open a Pull Request
License
ISC License - see LICENSE for details.
Changelog
0.0.1
- Initial release
- Context menu integration
- Configurable destination path
- Multi-selection support
- Conflict resolution dialog
