Pivot

A VS Code extension that allows you to take point-in-time snapshots of your workspace, so you can pivot to other tasks and restore your previous state later.

What it does

Pivot captures the current state of your VS Code workspace, including:

• All open files and tabs
• Tab groups and their layout
• Cursor positions
• Active file and tab group

This is perfect for when you need to switch contexts but want to return to exactly where you left off.

Commands

Save Snapshot

• Command: Pivot: Save Snapshot
• Captures the current workspace state and saves it

Restore Snapshot

• Command: Pivot: Restore Snapshot
• Restores the a snapshot, reopening all files and restoring the layout

List Snapshots

• Command: Pivot: List Snapshots
• Shows all saved snapshots in the output panel

Delete All Snapshots

• Command: Pivot: Delete All Snapshots
• Removes all saved snapshots

Views

Pivot Snapshots View

Located in the Explorer panel, this view shows all your saved snapshots. You can:

• Click the restore button (✓) next to any snapshot to restore it
• See when each snapshot was created

Usage

1. Save your current state: Use Pivot: Save Snapshot when you want to preserve your current workspace
2. Switch to other work: Open new files, close tabs, or work on different projects
3. Restore when ready: Use Pivot: Restore Snapshot or click the restore button in the Pivot Snapshots view to return to your previous state

Perfect for developers who frequently context-switch between different features, bug fixes, or projects!