QuickSwitch VS Code Extension

QuickSwitch is a simple and efficient Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to easily switch between different projects (subfolders) in a configured folder. The extension enables you to quickly select a project folder from your predefined workspace and open it either in the same window or in a new window.

Features

• Project Selection: Lists subfolders in a configured Projects Folder to choose from.
• Project Creation: Create a new project on your Projects Folder
• Clone Project: Clone a project from a git repo into your Projects Folder
• Folder Customization: Choose your folder path where projects are stored.
• Workspace Switching: Open the selected project in the same window or a new window.
• Seamless Integration: Easy-to-use command and settings for a smooth user experience.

Installation

1. Open VS Code.
2. Navigate to the Extensions View (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
3. Search for QuickSwitch.
4. Click Install.

Alternatively, you can manually install the extension by downloading it from the VS Code Marketplace.

Configuration

Before using the extension, you need to configure the Projects Folder Path where your projects are stored.

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).
2. Type Preferences: Open Settings (JSON).
3. Add the following settings to your settings.json:

{
  "quick-projects.ProjectsFolderPath": "/path/to/your/projects/folder",
  "quick-projects.OpenSameWindow": true
}

Keybinding

You can also use the following keybinding to quickly trigger the project switching command

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl+K, P
• macOs: Cmd+K, P

This keybinding is always available and will trigger the Switch Project command.