Open folder in new vscode

Easily open any folder from your current workspace in a new Visual Studio Code window. This extension is especially useful for monorepos or repositories containing multiple projects.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.80.0 or above

Features

1.0.0

• Right-click any folder in your workspace and select Open folder in new window to launch it in a separate VS Code window.

1.1.0

• NEW: Multiple folders can be opened at the same time by selecting them and using the context menu.
• NEW: Improved information messages for better user feedback.
• NEW: Enhanced documentation and menu entry naming for clarity.
• NEW: Updated minimum VS Code engine requirement to ^1.80.0.

Usage

Suppose you are working in a repository like vscode-extension-samples, which contains multiple extension sample folders.

1. Open a Single Folder:
   Right-click on any folder and select Open folder in new window.

   

Once the new VS Code window opens with your selected folder, you can immediately run:

• npm install in the terminal
• Press F5 to launch and debug the sample

Feedback & Contributions

• Report issues
• View source on GitHub

Enjoy using Open folder in new vscode!