Organize your workspace with customizable folder shortcuts and logical groups. Quick access to frequently used directories and files with split-view navigation.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Organize your workspace with customizable folder shortcuts and logical groups. Quick access to frequently used directories and files with split-view navigation.
Features
📁 Physical Folders
Quick Access: Add shortcuts to frequently used folders on your filesystem
Split View Navigation: Open folders in a split pane or replace current view
Context Menu Actions: Right-click for rename, remove, and other actions
Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support with Enter, Space, Arrow keys, F2, Delete
🏷️ Logical Groups
Custom Organization: Create custom groups to organize shortcuts by project, type, or workflow
Flexible Management: Add files and folders to groups regardless of their physical location
Group Operations: Create, rename, delete groups and manage their contents
Tree View: Hierarchical display of groups and their items
⌨️ Keyboard Navigation
Enter: Open item in current view
Space: Open item in split view
F2: Rename selected item
Delete: Remove selected item
Arrow Keys: Navigate and expand/collapse groups
Home/End: Jump to first/last item
Installation
Open VSCode
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "Workspace Shortcuts"
Click Install on the extension by yihengtao
Usage
Getting Started
After installation, you'll see the Shortcuts icon in the Activity Bar
Click on it to open the Shortcuts panel with two sections:
Physical Folders: Direct access to filesystem folders
Logical Groups: Custom organization of shortcuts
Adding Physical Folder Shortcuts
Click the "+" button in the Physical Folders section
Select a folder from your filesystem
The folder will appear as a shortcut in the tree view
Click to navigate, right-click for more options
Creating Logical Groups
Click the "+" button in the Logical Groups section
Enter a name for your group
Right-click on the group to add folders or files
Organize your shortcuts however makes sense for your workflow
Navigation Options
Single Click: Navigate to the folder/file
Space Bar: Open in split view (when focused)
Right Click: Access context menu for rename, remove, etc.
Configuration
The extension stores its configuration in your workspace or global settings. You can access the configuration file through the gear icon in the Shortcuts panel.
Requirements
VSCode version 1.74.0 or higher
Node.js (for development)
Known Issues
None currently reported. Please file issues on the GitHub repository.
