VS Code

Files

Open specific file, path or current directory in VS Code

code <file-path>
code .

Add file to last active editor window or new window

code -a <file-path>
code -n <file-path>

Open file and goto specified line

code -g <file>:<line>

Tools

Compare files using VS Code diff view

code -d <file1> <file2>

Pipe command output to open in VS Code (Example: Pipe diff output of two folders)

<command> | code -
diff -r <folder1> <folder2> | code -

Extensions

Show list of installed extensions or list with versions

code --list-extensions
code --list-extensions --show-versions

Quick Search

Open quick search panel

CMD + P

Search for symbols (across files, in the current file, grouped by category)

<file-name>@<symbol>
@<symbol>
@:<symbol>

Search for string within directory (separate string and directory by space)

<string> <directory>

Multiple Cursors

Find all matches for selection and insert cursors

CMD + L

Find next match for selection and add cursor (repeat to create multiple cursors)

CMD + D

Undo last cursor match insertion (repeat to undo multiple added cursors)

CMD + U

Useful Commands

Show inlay type hints (when set to "offUnlessPressed")

CTRL + OPTION

Git

Stage (or unstage) specific lines of changes inside blocks

• Open Source Control panel

• Select file from Changes list to open git diff view

• Manually select lines to stage

• Right click -> Stage Selected Ranges