Open VS Code from Finder in macOS

By codeSTACKr
Published: Mar 17, 2023

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Want to quickly open a file or folder in VS Code from Finder in MacOS?

Add a quick action:
– Open the Shortcuts App
– Select “Quick Actions”
– Add a new action
– Change “Receive Any” to “Receive Files and Folders”
– From the right menu under Categories, choose Scripting and add “Run Shell Script”

Permissions may need to be added.
– Enter this script: open -n -b “com.microsoft.VSCode” –args “$*”
– For the Input choose Folder as the Type and Get the File Path
– Pass input: as arguments
– Name the Quick Action “Open with Code”

Now, when you right-click any folder or file in Finder, you’ll get this quick action to open it in VS Code.

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