Manual Explorer Reveal

Reveal the current file in VS Code Explorer only when you ask for it.

This extension keeps the file tree quiet by disabling explorer.autoReveal, then adds a manual Reveal Active File in Explorer action with a target icon.

Requires VS Code v1.85 or newer.

Why

VS Code normally reveals the current file in Explorer as you switch tabs. That is useful sometimes, but noisy when you move through files quickly.

Manual Explorer Reveal gives you a focused explorer workflow:

• Explorer does not jump while you switch tabs.
• The active file is revealed only through the target button or command.
• The command is available from Explorer, editor title, and Command Palette.

Usage

Run the command:

Explorer: Reveal Active File in Explorer

Or click the target icon in:

• the Explorer title bar;
• the editor title bar for file-backed editors.

Configuration

By default, the extension writes this user setting on activation:

{
  "explorer.autoReveal": false
}

Disable that behavior if you only want the manual reveal command:

{
  "manualExplorerReveal.disableAutoReveal": false
}

Development

Install dependencies:

pnpm install

Run checks and build:

pnpm run check

Package a local VSIX:

pnpm run package

License

MIT