The latest articles on DEV Community by pranto paul (@pranto_paul_0087bf7b1c78e). https://dev.to/pranto_paul_0087bf7b1c78e https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3061380%2F091d66fd-a973-4419-bf34-4a3b660526e9.png https://dev.to/pranto_paul_0087bf7b1c78e en pranto paul Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:23:38 +0000 https://dev.to/pranto_paul_0087bf7b1c78e/-quickpath-create-files-folders-in-vs-code-without-touching-your-mouse-18hk https://dev.to/pranto_paul_0087bf7b1c78e/-quickpath-create-files-folders-in-vs-code-without-touching-your-mouse-18hk <blockquote> <h3> Are you tired of endlessly left-right-clicking, navigating deep folder trees, or breaking your flow just to create a file? </h3> <h3> If you're a keyboard-first developer who loves speed and productivity, you're going to love this: QuickPath. </h3> </blockquote> <p>🔎 What is QuickPath?</p> <p>QuickPath is a blazing-fast VS Code extension that lets you create files and folders from the command palette, without touching your mouse. It's a small tool that makes a big difference in your workflow.</p> <p>No more right-clicks. No more mouse. Just type the path and hit enter. Boom. Structure created.</p> <h2> ✨ Features at a Glance </h2> <p>⚡️ Instantly create files and folders from the command palette</p> <p>🦤 Supports deeply nested folder structures</p> <p>🎯 Advanced Query mode to create multiple files/folders at once</p> <p>⚖️ Keyboard-first design for maximum flow</p> <p>✨ No setup required. Just install and use</p> <p>⚡ How It Works (Example)</p> <p>Press:</p> <p>🧿 Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Alt + N</p> <p>🍎 macOS: Cmd + Option + N</p> <p>Open command: QuickPath: Create File or Folder</p> <p>Type path: src components Header Header.jsx</p> <p>Press Enter — 🎉 Done!</p> <p>🌍 Try Advanced Query</p> <p>You can create multiple files in one line:</p> <p>src bro a.txt + b.html &amp; c.css</p> <p>Creates:</p> <p>src/bro/a.txt</p> <p>src/bro/b.html</p> <p>src/bro/c.css</p> <p>You can even go backwards with .., like:</p> <p>src bro .. a.txt</p> <p>📅 Installation</p> <p>Install from the VS Code Marketplace or search QuickPath inside the VS Code Extensions tab.</p> <p>📊 Why I Built This</p> <p>"I just wanted to create src/components/Auth/Login.jsx fast. But every time, it felt like a hundred clicks. So I built QuickPath."</p> <p>As a developer, keeping your hands on the keyboard matters. QuickPath is designed to reduce friction and speed up your workflow. Whether you're scaffolding a new project or adding new components, it makes the process frictionless.</p> <p>💼 Links</p> <p>🔗 GitHub Repo</p> <p>🔗 Marketplace Extension Page</p> <p>🔗 Report Issues</p> <p>If you're tired of breaking your flow just to create files, give QuickPath a try and never touch your mouse again.</p> <p>Made with ❤️ by Pranto Paul</p>