Open VS Code from Finder in macOS

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Published on March 17, 2023 1:00:17 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY_WJBlQKj0

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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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