Open a folder in vscode through Finder in macOS?

Question

On my windows pc, I would just double click a folder and click "Open in VS Code" to a open a folder, which saved time for me when looking through lots of code online. With Mac, however, I do not have this option. I have to directly open vscode and click "Open" to open a new folder. How do I directly open a file in vscode through finder in macOS?

Answer 1

If you want to do it in Finder, you can write an Automator script to do it (it's easier than it sounds, AND shows you the power of the OS).

1. Launch Automator

2. Create New Document

3. Create a new Quick Action

4. Add the Action...

   • Workflow receives current files or folders from Finder.
   • Add a new Run Shell Script action to the workflow. (drag the "Run Shell Script" object, highlighted in the screenshot, to the empty window on the right)

5. Configure the Workflow

   • Set the Pass Input to be as arguments
   • Paste the following in the input box:

   open -n -b "com.microsoft.VSCode" --args "$*"  

   

6. Save the action using a name like Open In Visual Studio Code.

You may now right-click on the folder and find your newly created task under Quick Actions.