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macOS tip to add Open in Visual Studio Code Quick Action
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macOS tip to add Open in Visual Studio Code Quick Action

How to Add "Open in VS Code" to Folders on Your Mac

Steps to Create a Quick Action in Automator

  • Open Automator on your Mac.
  • Select the option for "Quick Action."
  • Search for "Open Finder Items" and drag it into the workflow area.
  • Check the workflow settings to ensure it is set to "Finder."
  • Optionally, choose a custom icon for your quick action if desired.
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I'm not a huge fan of dragging and dropping folders to the VS Code icon in the dock to open the folder in VS Code. So, here's a quick tip for macOS users to add an Open in VS Code option when you right click on folders. ➡️ Open Automator ➡️ Create a new document ➡️ Select Quick Action ➡️ Add Open in Finder ➡️ Select Visual Studio Code