Workspace Launcher for Visual Studio / Code

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Get up and running with Workspace Launcher to streamline your development workflow across Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code!

Workspace Launcher for Visual Studio / Code is a Windows command‑palette extension that lets you quickly browse and open both Visual Studio solutions and VS Code workspaces from one unified interface. Built as a modern MSIX app, it integrates seamlessly with PowerToys Run and the Windows Command Palette.

Version & Release Date

  • Current Version: 1.8.0.0
  • Release Date: June 20, 2025
  • Release Notes:
    https://github.com/tanchekwei/WorkspaceLauncherForVSCode/releases/tag/v1.8.0.0

Key Features

  • Unified Command Palette: Search across both .sln and .code-workspace files in one place.
  • Instant Launch: Open your selected solution or workspace directly in Visual Studio or VS Code.
  • PowerToys / Run Integration: Invoke via the Windows Command Palette (Win+R) or PowerToys Run for lightning‑fast access.
  • Configurable Scan Paths: Customize which folders to index for your code projects.
  • Lightweight & Portable: Minimal overhead—runs natively on Windows 10 and later.

Platforms & Installation

  • Supported Platforms:
    • Windows Desktop (x64)
    • Windows Universal
  • Minimum OS Version: Windows 10 build 19041.0
  • Installer Type: MSIX package
  • Package Family Name: 15722UsefulApp.WorkspaceLauncherforVSCode_s4b834ss2syh6
  • Download URL: https://github.com/tanchekwei/WorkspaceLauncherForVSCode/releases/download/v1.8.0.0/15722UsefulApp.WorkspaceLauncherforVSCode_1.8.0.0_x64__s4b834ss2syh6.Msix
  • SHA‑256 Checksum:
    762B1AC8E53E69BC45CB1274C9B318C9DA66315F2DA1ED0CF58C0A3BF50DD0BF
  • Signature SHA‑256:
    25FD344538E524EE676FFD213627AC8A985FF18664A423B4744B9A8F7F154AD8

To install, double‑click the MSIX package or use PowerShell:

Add-AppxPackage .\15722UsefulApp.WorkspaceLauncherforVSCode_1.8.0.0_x64__s4b834ss2syh6.Msix

Requirements & Dependencies

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (19041.0) or later
  • Dependency:
    • Microsoft Windows App Runtime 1.6 (installed automatically via MSIX if missing)

Licensing & Cost

  • License: MIT License
  • Cost: Free and open‑source
  • Full License Text:
    https://github.com/tanchekwei/WorkspaceLauncherForVSCode/blob/v1.8.0.0/LICENSE.txt

Support & Documentation

  • Project Repository & Docs:
    https://github.com/tanchekwei/WorkspaceLauncherForVSCode
  • Issue Tracker / Feedback:
    https://github.com/tanchekwei/WorkspaceLauncherForVSCode/issues
  • Publisher: UsefulApp (tanchekwei on GitHub)