VS Code Extensions
Project Dashboard Manager

Project Dashboard Manager

by govind-sankar

A fast, theme-aware startup dashboard and sidebar project manager.

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Version

0.1.0

Last updated

Jun 02, 2026

A lightweight VS Code extension for managing your frequently used workspaces and projects from a polished dashboard and an integrated sidebar.

Features

  • Project dashboard with pinned, recent, and all project views
  • Sidebar tree view organized by pinned status, categories, and languages
  • Edit project metadata such as name, category, language, and card color
  • Pin/unpin projects for quick access
  • Add and remove projects manually
  • Register the current folder as a project directly from VS Code
  • Light/dark theme-friendly dynamic UI

Screenshots

Dashboard

Dashboard - Dark Mode

Dashboard - Light Mode

Colored cards and dialog

Dashboard with Project Colors

Edit Project Dialog

Sidebar Tree - Dark Mode

Sidebar Tree - Light Mode

Installation

  1. npm install
  2. npm run compile
  3. Press F5 to launch the extension in the Extension Development Host

Usage

Open the command palette and run any of the following commands:

  • Projects: Open Dashboard
  • Projects: Add Project
  • Projects: Pin/Unpin Project
  • Projects: Set Category
  • Projects: Set Language
  • Projects: Remove Project
  • Projects: Register Current Folder
  1. Open the dashboard via Projects: Open Dashboard
  2. Add or register your current workspace
  3. Pin your most important projects for easy access
  4. Organize projects with categories and languages
  5. Use the sidebar to browse pinned, recent, and grouped projects

Development

  • Built with TypeScript
  • Uses VS Code extension APIs for custom views and Webview UI

License

See LICENSE for license details.

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