Explorer Sort Toggle

Toggle the sort order in the VS Code / Cursor Explorer panel between 'By Name' (default) and 'By Last Modified' with a single command or keyboard shortcut.

Features

• Toggle Command: Run Toggle Explorer Sort Order from the Command Palette.
• Keyboard Shortcut: Cmd+F10 (Mac) or Ctrl+F10 (Windows/Linux) when the Explorer is focused.
• Visual Feedback: Shows a notification indicating the new sort mode (Name vs. Last Modified).

Quick Install

To install this extension locally without publishing to the marketplace:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/takline/explorer-sort-toggle.git
   cd explorer-sort-toggle
   

2. Run the setup script:

   ./install-local.sh
   

   This script will install dependencies, package the extension, and attempt to install it to both VS Code and Cursor automatically.

Prerequisites for Setup

• Bun (v1.0+)
• VS Code or Cursor

Usage

1. Open the File Explorer in the side bar.
2. Press Cmd+F10 (macOS) or Ctrl+F10 (Windows/Linux).
3. The sort order will toggle between modified (descending date) and default (name).

Development

If you want to contribute or modify the extension:

1. Install dependencies:

   bun install
   

2. Compile:

   bun run compile
   

3. Watch mode (for development):

   bun run watch
   

4. Package:

   bun run package
   

Troubleshooting

If the extension isn't behaving as expected:

1. Open the Output panel (Cmd+Shift+U).
2. Select Explorer Sort Toggle from the dropdown.
3. Check the logs for confirmation of configuration updates.

License

MIT