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A lightweight VSCode extension that resolves symbolic links to their real file system paths using Node.js fs.realpath. Useful for quickly inspecting where a symlink actually points to within your workspace.

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Realpath Util

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A Visual Studio Code extension that helps you work with real file paths, especially useful when dealing with symbolic links.

Features

  • Reveal Real Path in Explorer: Shows the actual file location in VS Code's explorer
  • Show Real Path in File Explorer: Opens the actual file location in your system's file explorer
  • Open Real Path in New Window: Opens the actual folder path in a new VS Code window

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code ^1.60.0

Installation

  1. Install through VS Code Marketplace
  2. Reload VS Code
  3. Ready to use!

Usage

Right-click on any file or folder in VS Code Explorer to access these commands:

  • "Reveal Real Path in Explorer"
  • "Show Real Path in File Explorer"
  • "Open Real Path in New Window" (only available for folders)

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

  • realpath-util.showRevealInExplorer: Show/Hide "Reveal Real Path in Explorer" option in explorer context menu
  • realpath-util.showRevealFileInOS: Show/Hide "Show Real Path in File Explorer" option in explorer context menu
  • realpath-util.showRevealInNewWindow: Show/Hide "Open Real Path in New Window" option in explorer context menu

License

MIT License

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A lightweight VSCode extension that resolves symbolic links to their real file system paths using Node.js fs.realpath. Useful for quickly inspecting where a symlink actually points to within your workspace.

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