otak-restart

One-click restart for Extension Host and VSCode window.

This extension adds a button to VSCode that lets you instantly restart the Extension Host or reload the entire window with a single click (or via mouse-over). It simplifies the development process by eliminating the need to search for commands in the Command Palette, thereby enhancing efficiency and easing debugging.

Features

• Adds a customizable status bar button for quick access
• Provides two restart options via one-click:
  • Restart Extension Host: Restarts only the Extension Host process
  • Reload Window: Reloads the entire VS Code window
• Instantly accessible via a simple click or by hovering over the status bar button

Usage

1. Click or Hover: Click the status bar button or mouse over it to reveal the restart options.
2. Select an Operation: Choose one of the following:
   • Restart Extension Host: Restarts only the Extension Host process
   • Reload Window: Performs a full window reload
   • Cancel: Closes the options without taking any action

You can also trigger the functionality via the Command Palette (F1):

• Extension Host: Restart Extension Host
• Extension Host: Reload Window
• Extension Host: Show Restart Options

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

For more information, visit the GitHub repository.