Easily identify empty files directly inside Visual Studio Code’s Explorer view — without opening them or using the terminal. Perfect for keeping large workspaces clean and spotting configuration files that were left blank by mistake!
⚡ Key Features
- Instant Visual Indicator — Places a clear status badge next to any file with a size of 0 Bytes.
- Native Integration — Works seamlessly with your existing VS Code themes and file system.
- Bypasses Git Overrides — Designed to stay visible even when new or untracked files turn green from Git.
⚙️ How to Customize
You can choose your favorite icon style directly from the VS Code Settings interface:
- Open Settings (
Ctrl + ,) - Search for
empty file highlight - Select your preferred icon from the dropdown:
∅(Empty set - default)0B(Zero Bytes text)0b(Zero Bytes lowercase text)◎(Bullseye circle)🔹(Blue diamond badge)
📦 Requirements
- Visual Studio Code v1.80.0 or newer
🐛 Known Issues
- No known issues so far. Counting on you for the unknowns!