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Open in new Instance

Open in new Instance

sydeslyde

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This extension allows you to open a folder or file from the VSCode Explorer in a new Instance of VSCode.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Open in new Instance

This extension allows you to open a folder from the VSCode Explorer in a new Instance of VSCode from the VS Code Explorer context menu.

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Installation

Easily install this Extension by typing ext install sydeslyde.open-in-new-instance and pressing enter in the command bar.

Configuration

There is a configuration item, to also show the context menu entry for files. (Defaut is false)

"openInNewInstance.alsoShowForFiles" = true

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As of now, following languages are supported via the Visual Studio Codes Display Language setting:

  • English (fallback)
  • German
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