As developers, we spend a surprising amount of time dealing with file paths-logging them, sharing them, debugging issues, or navigating large solutions.
While working on large Visual Studio solutions, I often found myself repeatedly needing the full file path of the active document. The workflow was always a bit clunky: right-clicks, properties, or switching context just to copy a path.
So I built a small Visual Studio extension:
File Path On Footer
What the extension does
The extension displays the full file path of the currently open document directly in the Visual Studio or SSMS footer. The path is always visible, automatically updated, and can be customized through multiple configuration options to control its appearance and behavio
No commands.
No context switching.
Just information where you already are.
Adoption & validation
What started as a small productivity tool has grown beyond expectations:
- 79,000+ installs
- 4.9 ⭐ rating (63 reviews)
Used daily by developers across different teams and projects
Marketplace link:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ShemeerNS.FilePathOnFooter
More details:
https://shemeerns.com/plugins/file-path-on-footer/
Lessons learned
A few takeaways from this journey:
- Small UX improvements compound over time
- Developer tools succeed when they disappear into the workflow
- Listening to user feedback early significantly improves adoption
What’s next
I’m continuing to maintain and refine the extension based on feedback. If you have suggestions or ideas, I’d genuinely like to hear them.
If you find it useful, feel free to leave a review - it helps more than you might think.
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