Ulauncher VSCode Projects

A productivity extension for Ulauncher that enables instant access to your Visual Studio Code projects.

Overview

This extension bridges Ulauncher and VS Code, allowing you to search and open your projects without navigating through file browsers or the VS Code interface.

Key Features

Instant Project Search: Fuzzy search through all your VS Code projects
One-Step Opening: Open projects directly in VS Code from Ulauncher
Recent Projects: Quick access to recently opened projects
Workspace Support: Works with both individual folders and VS Code workspaces
Keyboard Workflow: Fully keyboard-driven for maximum efficiency

The Problem It Solves

Developers often work on multiple projects simultaneously. Switching between them typically involves:

Opening VS Code
Navigating through “Open Recent” or file dialogs
Finding the right project folder

This extension reduces that to a single keyboard shortcut and search query.

Use Cases

Project Switching: Rapidly switch between active projects
Context Switching: Quickly open a project for reference while working on another
Workspace Management: Organize and access multiple VS Code workspaces
Keyboard Productivity: Maintain flow without touching the mouse

Technical Implementation

Written in Python for Ulauncher compatibility
Integrates with VS Code’s configuration and recent projects data
Implements fuzzy search for flexible project matching
Automatically detects VS Code installation and project paths
Lightweight with minimal performance overhead