Are you tired of endlessly left-right-clicking, navigating deep folder trees, or breaking your flow just to create a file?
If you're a keyboard-first developer who loves speed and productivity, you're going to love this: QuickPath.
🔎 What is QuickPath?
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.
No more right-clicks. No more mouse. Just type the path and hit enter. Boom. Structure created.
✨ Features at a Glance
⚡️ Instantly create files and folders from the command palette
🦤 Supports deeply nested folder structures
🎯 Advanced Query mode to create multiple files/folders at once
⚖️ Keyboard-first design for maximum flow
✨ No setup required. Just install and use
⚡ How It Works (Example)
Press:
🧿 Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Alt + N
🍎 macOS: Cmd + Option + N
Open command: QuickPath: Create File or Folder
Type path: src components Header Header.jsx
Press Enter — 🎉 Done!
🌍 Try Advanced Query
You can create multiple files in one line:
src bro a.txt + b.html & c.css
Creates:
src/bro/a.txt
src/bro/b.html
src/bro/c.css
You can even go backwards with .., like:
src bro .. a.txt
📅 Installation
Install from the VS Code Marketplace or search QuickPath inside the VS Code Extensions tab.
📊 Why I Built This
"I just wanted to create src/components/Auth/Login.jsx fast. But every time, it felt like a hundred clicks. So I built QuickPath."
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.
💼 Links
🔗 GitHub Repo
🔗 Marketplace Extension Page
🔗 Report Issues
If you're tired of breaking your flow just to create files, give QuickPath a try and never touch your mouse again.
Made with ❤️ by Pranto Paul
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