VS Code Extensions
SnapSwitch Projects

SnapSwitch Projects

by JYashSakariyaJain

One-click project switching for VS Code with status bar buttons, keyboard shortcuts, a project dashboard, Git indicators, workspace syncing, and quick terminal access.

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Version

4.0.5

Last updated

May 05, 2026

VS Marketplace OpenVSX Installs License

One-click project switching for VS Code — launch into your full project context instantly.

SnapSwitch Demo

SnapSwitch Overview

🛑 The Problem

Working on a multi-project setup (especially on Mac) can be incredibly messy. There is no native Cmd+Tab / Ctrl+Tab support for switching between specific VS Code windows. Falling back to the window menu or native dock takes more than 3 clicks and completely breaks your flow.

⚡ The Solution

SnapSwitch pins your projects directly into the bottom status bar and sidebar.

  • See your entire project workspace at a glance.
  • One click to switch immediately to that project window.
  • Or simply press Cmd + <Project Number> to switch instantly. Less clicking, zero mess—context switching made completely frictionless.

✨ Features

  • One-click status bar buttons with prepended shortcuts (e.g. 1: Frontend)
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Switch between projects instantly with Cmd + 1-9
  • Drag-and-Drop Sidebar Dashboard: Manage, edit, and reorganize projects smoothly!
  • Git State Indicators: Live Git branch & uncommitted changes directly on UI badges
  • Customization & Grouping: Tag your projects under sub-folders or assign dynamic Codicons!
  • Extended Workspace Syncing: .code-workspace native support along with Analytics and Auto-Recent project logs.
  • Quick Terminal Access: Open or focus your terminal instantly from the status bar, sidebar button, or using Cmd + ` / Cmd + ₹.

Install

From a Marketplace (recommended):

From source (dev):

npx --yes vsce package --no-dependencies
# Then: Command Palette → Extensions: Install from VSIX...

Usage

Action How
Pin current project Command Palette → SnapSwitch: Pin Current Project
Switch project (one click) Click a project button in the Status Bar
Switch project (shortcut) Cmd + <Number> (1-9) for pinned projects
Switch project (picker) Command Palette → SnapSwitch: Switch Project
Switch project (side bar) Open Pinned Projects view and click a project
Quick Terminal Access Click Terminal in Status Bar/Sidebar or Cmd + ` / Cmd + ₹

Support & Donation

If you find SnapSwitch useful, consider supporting the development:

How It Works

Projects are saved globally in VS Code settings (projectTabs.projects).
Clicking a tab runs vscode.openFolder — same as File → Open Folder — switching full context.

Settings

  • projectTabs.statusBarMaxItems: number of pinned projects to show as one-click Status Bar buttons (0–20)