Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to VS Code extension to edit the filesystem like a text buffer
This is a spiritual adaptation of oil.nvim for vscode. The main idea is you edit the filesystem by editing the current directory listing's text buffer. For example, if I want to rename a file, I just rename it in the listing file. This is extremely powerful because it translates all of your text-editing skills immediately into file editing capabilities. Some features: * Create/rename/move/delete files by editing the current directory listing's textbuffer * Filter using glob pattern * Trash and undo support * Works even in remote-ssh workspaces * Works across multiple vscode…
This VS Code extension lets users manage files by editing a text buffer representation of their directory. Users can create, rename, move, and delete files directly in the listing, applying text-editing skills to… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Edit HTML files visually. Contribute to urin/vscode-web-visual-editor development by creating an account on GitHub.
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Microsoft's cross-platform text editor for developers
2016 · code.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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I wrote a vscode extension which allows you to create/rename/move/delete files by editing a text buffer. If you are familiar with oil.nvim, this is similar. In my opinion this is vastly superior to the built-in file manager because it allows you to utilize your existing text-editing muscle memory into file manipulation skills, as opposed to the built-in file explorer which requires mouse or at least memorizing new keyboard shortcuts. There is a video demo on the github page here: https://github.com/ahrm/voil.
2025 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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An extension for VS Code that visualizes data during debugging. - vscode-debug-visualizer/extension at master · hediet/vscode-debug-visualizer
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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TextBin▲104A privacy focused open source alternative to paste bin
2024 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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(WIP) Turn your VSCode into a decent markdown note taking platform - 0xGG/vscode-crossnote
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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VS Code extension that encourages you to take a break. - schneefux/vscode-winddown
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2021 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I built this because I often work in coworking spaces or do screen sharing, and I've always had this fear of accidentally flashing my .env file with production secrets to the whole room (or recording). It’s a simple VS Code extension that opens .env files in a custom grid editor. It automatically masks any value longer than 6 characters so I can safely open the file to check keys without exposing the actual secrets. It runs 100% locally with zero dependencies (I know how sensitive these files are). It just reads the file, renders the grid, and saves it back as standard text. It's open…
Jan 2026 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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Save, view & sync snippets. Using keyboard shortcuts.
2021 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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Inliner is a VSCode extension that inlines blocks of code. Read and write code without switching files with inliner.
2021 · inliner.io · its alternatives →
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2025 · snippetshare.dev · its alternatives →
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2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Extension for Visual Studio Code - Magit for Visual Studio Code
2020 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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2011 · misfo.github.com · its alternatives →
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Combine open files into one long text for copy & paste
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Learn more about Snyk’s security plugins for JB, VS Code, Eclipse, and Visual Studio that provide real-time vulnerability scanning and actionable fix advice.
2020 · snyk.io · its alternatives →
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File Ops▲59Easily tag/alias files & quick switch between files
2021 · marketplace.visualstudio.com · its alternatives →
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Best way I’ve found so far to manage multiple projects in VSCode. Pitch: “ It helps you to easily access your projects, no matter where they are located. Don't miss those important projects anymore.”
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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An extension for VS Code that visualizes data during debugging. - vscode-debug-visualizer/extension/README.md at master · hediet/vscode-debug-visualizer
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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