Visual Studio / Code for Command Palette is a free, open-source Windows extension that integrates development workspaces into Microsoft PowerToys Command Palette. It allows developers to search for and launch Visual Studio solutions and workspaces from Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Google Antigravity. Search results appear directly in the main Command Palette interface for quick access. Users can pin frequently used projects to the Home page, Dock, or workspace list. The extension switches to existing Visual Studio windows instead of launching duplicate instances. Additional commands open project folders in File Explorer or a terminal, copy paths, and launch with administrator privileges. Configurable caching, sorting, and search settings improve navigation across large project collections.
Features
- Unified project launcher for Visual Studio, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Antigravity
- PowerToys Command Palette integration with searchable workspaces and solutions
- Project pinning to Home, Dock, and prioritized workspace lists
- Automatic switching to existing Visual Studio windows when projects are open
- Quick actions for copying paths, opening terminals, and launching File Explorer
- Configurable result caching, sorting, pagination, and workspace search preferences