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Command Palette - VS Code Jonah Fintz DEV

Cmd-Pal CmdPal Command Palette VSCode windows-commandpalette-extension
Use this command to install Command Palette - VS Code:
winget install --id=JonahFintzDEV.CommandPalette-VSCode -e

VS Code Extension for CmdPal

Command Palette - VS Code Integration

Integrate Visual Studio Code with the PowerToys Command Palette to enhance your workspace management. This extension allows you to easily retrieve and display workspaces, including their paths and types (Local, WSL, Remote), and open them directly from the palette. It supports multiple VS Code installations, such as Insider editions, providing flexibility for different setups.

Features:

  • Workspace Management: Quickly access a list of available workspaces with details like path and type.
  • Command Execution: Open workspaces directly through the Command Palette.
  • Multi-Installation Support: Works seamlessly across various VS Code installations, including Insider versions.
  • Strict Search: Enables precise matches for your search queries.
  • UI Customization: Toggle the details panel visibility and configure tag types for a personalized experience.

Ideal For:

Developers utilizing Visual Studio Code and PowerToys who manage multiple workspaces or installations. This extension boosts productivity by streamlining your workflow and offering customization options tailored to your needs.

Install via winget to enhance your development environment with this efficient integration.

README

Command Palette for Visual Studio Code

Deprecated

> [!WARNING]
> This repository is no longer maintained.
> Please see tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette for an alternative extension with better support.

Overview

This project provides a command palette extension for opening Visual Studio Code workspaces.

Command Palette for Visual Studio Code

Features

  • Workspace Management: Retrieve and display a list of available workspaces, including their paths and types (e.g., Local, WSL, Remote).
  • Command Execution: Open workspaces in Visual Studio Code using a dedicated command.
  • Multi-Installation Support: Works for multiple installations of Visual Studio Code, including Insider and system installations.

Installation

> [!NOTE]
> Because the application is first signed by the Microsoft Store, updates will take a few days to be available via WinGet or in the Command Palette.

Windows Store

Via Command Palette

  1. Open Command Palette
  2. Select "Command Palette - VS Code"

Via Winget

  1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell
  2. Run the following command: 
    winget install JonahFintzDEV.CommandPalette-VSCode

Manual Installation

  1. Make sure you use the latest version of PowerToys.
  2. Install the application by double-clicking the .msix file.

Settings

  • Preferred Edition: Determines which edition (Default or Insider) is used when a folder or workspace has been opened in both editions of VS Code.
    • Options:
      • Default: Uses the standard VS Code edition
      • Insider: Uses the VS Code Insider edition
  • Use Strict Search: Enables or disables strict search for workspaces.
Versions
1.6.0.0
1.5.0.0
1.4.1.0
1.3.0.0
1.2.0.0
Website
github.com
License
Last Updated
7/29/2025
  • Strict Search: Matches items where the search text appears as a contiguous substring in the item's title or subtitle. For example, searching for "abc" will match "abc" or "abc123" but not "a1b2c3".
  • Show Details Panel: Toggles the visibility of the details panel in the UI.
  • Tags: Configures the tags displayed for each workspace.
    • Options:
      • None (-): No tags are displayed.
      • Type: Displays the workspace type (e.g., Local, WSL, Remote).
      • Target: Displays the target instance name (e.g., VS Code, VS Code Insider).
      • Type & Target: Displays both the workspace type and the target instance name.
  • Command Result Action: Determines what should happen after opening a VS Code workspace.
    • Options:
      • Dismiss: Closes the Command Palette after opening the workspace
      • Go Back: Returns to the previous Command Palette view
      • Keep Open: Keeps the Command Palette open after opening the workspace

    • Technical Information

    • Version: 1.6.0.0
    • Target Framework: .NET 9.0 (Windows 10.0.22621.0)
    • Minimum OS Version: Windows 10 (10.0.19041.0)
    • Architecture Support: x64, ARM64
    • Package Type: MSIX (Microsoft Store app)

    Project Structure

    • Main Application: CmdPalVsCode.cs - Main extension implementation
    • Commands Provider: CmdPalVsCodeCommandsProvider.cs - Command palette provider
    • Settings Management: SettingsManager.cs - Handles user preferences
    • VS Code Integration: OpenVsCodeCommand.cs - Command execution logic
    • UI Pages: VSCodePage.cs - Main interface page

    Contributing

    Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.