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Mar 19, 2019 · If you are using the sidebar to navigate and edit files, it would leave an opportunity to accidentally drop a file or folder in it, or accidentally move it to a dif
5 days ago · Expect the folder to appear in the Explorer (left sidebar) with files and folders visible. 4. Actual result: Explorer sidebar shows only "OPEN EDITORS / OUTLINE / TIM
Quick steps to surface the hidden .git folder in VSCode when you need it. By default Cursor, VSCode, or Windsurf comes with not showing the .git folder settings, but sometimes you
Apr 6, 2024 · To hide specific files or folders from the left sidebar (explorer): Press Ctrl + Shift + P (or Command + Shift + P on macOS). Note: you can also press F1 to open the
Dec 8, 2025 · We’ll cover common use cases (like hiding `.git` and `.meta` files), advanced scenarios (conditional hiding), and troubleshooting tips to ensure your setup works s
Sep 24, 2020 · Using the VS Code toolbar go to ‘Code’ > ‘Preferences’ > ‘Settings’ and search for ‘exclude’ and you will find the default exclude list. Notice how
3 days ago · Hidden files—such as `.env`, `.gitignore`, `.bashrc`, or `.vscode/settings.json`—are critical for project configuration, version control, and system functionality
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to reveal the .git folder quickly and easily! What You'll Learn: Why the .git folder is hidden by default. How to make hidden files (like .git).
There are a couple of very cool new features that let developers configure the files that show in the sidebar, as well as offering new ways of hiding files, while keeping them acce
Displays a Quick Pick dropdown with the list from File > Open Recent with recently opened folders and workspaces followed by files. Create or open a file from a link