VSCode Family Switcher
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A VSCode extension for quickly previewing and switching font families with favorites management.
Features
- Quick Font Switching: Switch between font families for editor and terminal with real-time preview
- Font Favorites: Create a curated list of your preferred fonts for faster access
- Multiple Font Positions: Support up to 5 fallback font positions
- Smart Filtering: Only show favorited fonts in selection list when favorites are configured
- Persistent Settings: All configurations are saved and persist across VSCode sessions
Usage
Initial Setup
- Open Command Palette (
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Run
VFS: Load and Cache Fonts to scan and cache system fonts
- Wait for the loading process to complete
Switch Font Family
- Open Command Palette (
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Run
VFS: Switch Font Family or VFS: Switch Terminal Font Family
- Select font position (Primary to Quinary)
- Choose desired font from the list
- Preview changes in real-time and press Enter to confirm
Manage Font Favorites
- Open Command Palette (
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Run
VFS: Manage Font Favorites
- Use Space key to select/deselect fonts
- Press Enter to save changes
Alternatively, use the sidebar views:
- Favorite Fonts: Shows your curated font list
- All Fonts: Shows all cached fonts with context menu actions
Configuration
| Setting |
Description |
Type |
Default |
vfs.favorites |
List of font families to include in font selection |
array |
[] |
Commands
| Command |
Title |
familySwitcher.switchFontFamily |
VFS: Switch Font Family |
familySwitcher.switchTerminalFontFamily |
VFS: Switch Terminal Font Family |
familySwitcher.manageFontFavorites |
VFS: Manage Font Favorites |
familySwitcher.loadFonts |
VFS: Load and Cache Fonts |
Notes
- Font preview is applied in real-time during selection
- Only favorited fonts appear in selection list when favorites are configured
- Editor and terminal font settings are independent
- Font cache is stored globally and persists between sessions
License
MIT
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