VS Code Extensions
ZipKit

ZipKit

by brandonfowler

Create, extract, preview, and edit zip and zip-based files in VS Code.

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Version

1.1.2

Last updated

Aug 11, 2026

Create, extract, preview, and edit zip and zip-based files in VS Code.

Features

  • Create zip files (compressed or stored-only) from one or more files and folders.
  • Extract / unzip the contents of zip files to a target directory.
  • View and modify the contents of a zip (or zip-based) file.
  • Edit individual files within a zip (or zip-based) file using VS Code file editors.

What It Adds

  • Explorer context menu items to zip files and folders and to unzip zip files.
  • Commands to zip, unzip, and open zip files to the Command Palette.
  • A custom zip file editor to list and modify (edit, add, delete, rename) the contents of a zip file.
  • A custom file editor to open any zip-based file (like .jar) as a zip file from the "Open With" menu.
  • A virtual file system so files within a zip file can be edited like normal files using VS Code.

Compatibility

  • Supports real and virtual workspaces.

Demo

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