VS Code Workspace Storage Cleanup Extension

Overview

The Workspace Storage Cleanup extension for Visual Studio Code is designed to help users manage and clean up workspace storage files effortlessly. These files can accumulate over time and occupy significant disk space, potentially slowing down the IDE. With this extension, developers can streamline their workspace by removing unnecessary storage files, improving performance and maintaining a clutter-free development environment.

• Extension URL: VS Marketplace
• Source Code: GitHub Repository

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Why You Need This Extension

Visual Studio Code keeps a dedicated storage folder for each workspace (folder, .code-workspace file, or remote repo), located under Code/User/workspaceStorage/<uniqueID>. When these workspaces are renamed, moved, or deleted, the storage folders remain and become unused. This extension detects and removes those orphaned folders, helping you keep your workspace storage clean and efficient.

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Features

1. Interactive Workspace Panel

• View and manage workspace storage files via a dedicated panel.
• The panel displays the workspace name, storage size, type, path, and actions (e.g., delete).

2. Command-Based Cleanup Options

• Use specific commands to clean up workspaces based on certain conditions such as missing folders, broken links, or empty files.

3. Simple and Intuitive UI

• Designed to be user-friendly, with clear actions and prompts.

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Installation

From the Visual Studio Code Marketplace

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view by clicking the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X).
3. Search for Workspace Storage Cleanup.
4. Click Install.

From the VSIX File

1. Download the latest .vsix file from the GitHub Releases.
2. Open VS Code.
3. Press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the Command Palette and type Extensions: Install from VSIX.
4. Select the downloaded .vsix file to install.

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Usage

Opening the Workspace Panel

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P).
2. Type Workspace Storage Cleanup: Show Workspaces.
3. A panel will open displaying workspace details such as:
   • Name: Unique identifier for the workspace.
   • Storage Size: Disk space occupied by the workspace.
   • Type: Whether the storage is a folder, remote workspace, etc.
   • Path: File path to the workspace storage.
   • Actions: Options to delete or inspect specific storage entries.

Commands

The extension provides several commands to manage storage:

Command	Description
Workspace Storage Cleanup: Show Workspaces	Opens the interactive workspace panel for management.
Workspace Storage Cleanup: Delete Workspaces with Missing Folders	Removes workspaces whose folders are no longer available.
Workspace Storage Cleanup: Delete Workspaces with Broken Links	Deletes workspaces with invalid or broken links.
Workspace Storage Cleanup: Delete Empty Workspaces	Cleans up empty workspace storage files.
Workspace Storage Cleanup: Delete Remote Workspaces	Removes remote workspace storage.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the extension! To get started:

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Go to the GitHub Repository.
   • Click the Fork button to create your own copy of the repository.

2. Clone Your Fork:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/vscode-workspace-storage-cleanup.git

   Replace your-username with your GitHub username.

3. Create a Feature Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

   Replace your-feature-name with a descriptive name for your feature or fix.

4. Make Changes:

   • Implement your feature or fix.
   • Test your changes thoroughly.

5. Commit Your Changes:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add your descriptive commit message here"

6. Push Your Branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

7. Create a Pull Request:

   • Go to the original repository on GitHub.
   • Click the Pull Requests tab.
   • Click New Pull Request and select your feature branch.
   • Add a description of your changes and submit the pull request.

Reporting Issues

• Use the GitHub Issues page to report bugs or suggest new features.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the extension, feel free to:

• Open a discussion on GitHub Discussions.
• Reach out via the Marketplace Page.

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Thanks

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