VS Code Control

Name: vscode-control
Rating: 92
Author: erevusobolus

Full VS Code control via CLI. Use this to open files, manage projects, and assist with development.

Open Commands

bash

# Open file
code /absolute/path/to/file.ts

# Open at specific line
code -g /path/file.ts:42

# Open folder
code /path/to/project

# Reuse existing window
code -r /path/to/folder

# New window
code -n /path/to/folder

# Diff two files
code -d /path/file1.ts /path/file2.ts

# Wait for file to close (useful in scripts)
code -w /path/to/file.ts

Extension Management

bash

# List installed extensions
code --list-extensions

# Install extension
code --install-extension ms-python.python
code --install-extension esbenp.prettier-vscode

# Uninstall extension
code --uninstall-extension extension.id

Project Operations

bash

# Open workspace
code /path/to/project.code-workspace

# Open multiple folders
code /path/to/folder1 /path/to/folder2

Common Patterns

Open and Navigate

bash

code -g $WORKSPACE/src/app/page.tsx:1

Quick Edit Session

bash

code $WORKSPACE

Important Notes

•Always use ABSOLUTE PATHS
•Use -r to reuse window (less clutter)
•Use -g file:line for precise navigation
•VS Code must be installed and in PATH