Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Description:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to open any directory from the Terminal in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) using Code + Period.
Download VS Code:
code.visualstudio.com
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Code . (Code + Period)
Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
Show All Commands:
Install 'Code' command in PATH
In this tutorial, you'll learn:
What is Code + Dot?
How To Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
How to install Code Command in VS Code
How to uninstall Code Command in VS Code
How to Open Directories from Terminal in VS Code
Helpful Terminal Commands
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✅ Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:17 What is Code Dot?
00:29 Is Code Dot Enabled?
00:58 Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
01:14 Install Code Command
01:42 Open Directory in Terminal
01:57 Helpful Terminal Commands
02:30 Open Folder in VS Code (Old Way)
02:58 Open Folder in VS Code (Using Code Dot)
03:16 Uninstall Code Command
03:39 Reinstall Code Command
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🪜 How To Open VS Code Using Code + Dot in Terminal:
Confirm Code Dot is Enabled
Open Project Directory in Terminal
Enter Code + . (if VS Code opens, then it is enabled)
Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
Click 'Install 'Code' command in PATH' to install Code + Dot
Open directory in Terminal
Press Code + Period and VS Code will open
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#visualstudio #vscode #terminal #ai
Description:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to open any directory from the Terminal in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) using Code + Period.
Download VS Code:
code.visualstudio.com
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Code . (Code + Period)
Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
Show All Commands:
Install 'Code' command in PATH
In this tutorial, you'll learn:
What is Code + Dot?
How To Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
How to install Code Command in VS Code
How to uninstall Code Command in VS Code
How to Open Directories from Terminal in VS Code
Helpful Terminal Commands
——————
——————
✅ Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:17 What is Code Dot?
00:29 Is Code Dot Enabled?
00:58 Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
01:14 Install Code Command
01:42 Open Directory in Terminal
01:57 Helpful Terminal Commands
02:30 Open Folder in VS Code (Old Way)
02:58 Open Folder in VS Code (Using Code Dot)
03:16 Uninstall Code Command
03:39 Reinstall Code Command
——————
🪜 How To Open VS Code Using Code + Dot in Terminal:
Confirm Code Dot is Enabled
Open Project Directory in Terminal
Enter Code + . (if VS Code opens, then it is enabled)
Show All Commands (Shift + Cmd + P)
Click 'Install 'Code' command in PATH' to install Code + Dot
Open directory in Terminal
Press Code + Period and VS Code will open
——————Resources———————
➜Gear I Use: mikemurphy.co/resources
➜Adobe After Effects: mikemurphy.co/adobe
➜Terrapin Textures: terrapintextures.com
➜ Adobe Audition Course (Domestika): mikemurphy.co/domestika
➜Amazon Influencer Store: amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
➜See All My Gear: mikemurphy.co/podgear
➜ Get Adobe Creative Cloud: mikemurphy.co/adobe
➜ Screenflow: mikemurphy.co/screenflow
➜ Website: mikemurphy.co
➜ Podcast: mikemurphy.co/mmu
➜ Instagram: instagram.com/mikeunplugged
➜ X: http://x.com/mikeunplugged
➜ YouTube: mikemurphy.co/youtube
Amazon Associates Disclosure:
Mike Murphy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
#visualstudio #vscode #terminal #ai
