VS Code Extensions
Extension Restarter

Extension Restarter

by SPAjs

Quickly restart the extension host or view extension details. Manage favorites for quick access.

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Version

1.0.1

Last updated

May 20, 2026

Extension Restarter

A VS Code extension to quickly restart the extension host or access extension details for manual management.

✨ Features

  • Quick Restart (Status Bar): One-click refresh icon in the status bar (bottom right) to restart all extensions instantly.
  • Restart All (Sidebar): Button at the top of the sidebar to refresh the extension host.
  • Favorites & Groups: Organize your most-used extensions into a "Favorites" section.
  • Add/Remove Favorites: Use the + (Add) and - (Remove) hover icons to manage your groups.
  • Quick-Open Details: Click any extension name to open its management page in the editor.
  • Alphabetical Sorting: Automatically organized for easy access.

⚡ How to use

  1. Install Extension Restarter from the VS Code Marketplace.
  2. Status Bar: Click the refresh icon in the bottom right corner for a "Restart All".
  3. Sidebar: Click the Extension Restarter icon in the Activity Bar.
  4. Favorites: Click + to favorite or - to unfavorite an extension.
  5. Details: Click the extension name to open its details page.

🚀 Installation

  • Install from VS Code Marketplace
  • Command Line: code --install-extension spajs.extension-restarter

OR

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to Extensions
  3. Search for extension restarter and select this extension
  4. Click Install

☑️ Requirements

  • VS Code v1.75.0 or higher.

⚖️ License

MIT

🏠 Home

GitHub

Credit

  • Design: Kumar
  • Code: Gemini 3 Flash with Antigravity

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