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It restores the missing \"Reveal in File Explorer\" functionality, allowing you to open files and folders in your **host OS's** file manager seamlessly.\n\n\u003e ✨ **Why use this extension?** When using VS Code connected to a Distrobox container, the standard \"Reveal in File Explorer\" option is often missing or unavailable. This extension bridges that gap by using `distrobox-host-exec` to open files in your host's file manager (Nautilus, Dolphin, Thunar, etc.) with a single click.\n\n## ✨ Features\n\n| 🚀 Quick Access | 🔧 Flexible Integration |\n| --- | --- |\n| 🖱️ **Context Menus** - Right-click on files in Explorer sidebar or editor tabs | 📂 **Any File Manager** - Works with Nautilus, Dolphin, Thunar, and more |\n| ⌨️ **Command Palette** - Access via \"Reveal in Host Explorer\" | 🐧 **Native Feel** - Seamless bridge between container and host |\n| 📁 **Files \u0026 Folders** - Works with both files and directories | ⚡ **Zero Config** - Uses standard `distrobox-host-exec` |\n\n### Key Highlights\n\n- ✅ **Zero Configuration** - Works out-of-the-box with standard Distrobox setups\n- 🎨 **Seamless Integration** - Appears in native VS Code context menus\n- 🐧 **Linux Native** - Built specifically for the Linux + Distrobox workflow\n- ⚡ **Lightweight** - Minimal performance impact on your editor\n\n## 🚀 Usage\n\nThe extension provides the command: **\"Reveal in Host Explorer\"**\n\n### Access Methods\n\n| Method | How to Use |\n| --- | --- |\n| 📁 **Explorer Context Menu** | Right-click any file or folder in the VS Code sidebar |\n| 📑 **Editor Tab Context Menu** | Right-click the tab of any open file |\n| ⌨️ **Command Palette** | Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` and type \"Reveal in Host Explorer\" |\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🔧 How it works under the hood\u003c/summary\u003e\n\nWhen triggered, the extension executes the following command in your container:\n\n```bash\ndistrobox-host-exec xdg-open \"/absolute/path/to/directory\"\n```\n\n- If a **file** is selected → opens the parent directory\n- If a **directory** is selected → opens that directory directly\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n## 📋 Requirements\n\nTo use this extension effectively, your environment must meet these criteria:\n\n| Requirement | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 🐧 **Distrobox** | You are running VS Code inside a Distrobox container |\n| 🔧 **distrobox-host-exec** | Pre-installed in standard Distrobox containers (must be in `$PATH`) |\n| 🖥️ **Host Environment** | Linux host with `xdg-open` configured (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, etc.) |\n\n\u003e ⚠️ **Note:** This extension assumes 1:1 path mapping between host and container (the default Distrobox behavior with home directory mounting). Custom internal paths that don't exist on the host won't work.\n\n### 🔑 Important: Remote User Configuration\n\nTo ensure VS Code connects to the Distrobox with your host user, you need to configure the `remoteUser` setting:\n\n1. Open the Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P`)\n2. Search for **\"Dev Containers: Open Container Configuration File\"**\n3. Add the following line to the configuration:\n\n```json\n\"remoteUser\": \"${localEnv:USER}\"\n```\n\nWithout this setting, VS Code may connect as root, which prevents `xdg-open` from accessing your host's desktop session (D-Bus, display server) and the file manager won't open.\n\n## 📦 Installation\n\n### From VS Code Marketplace\n\n1. Open VS Code inside your Distrobox\n2. Go to Extensions view (`Ctrl+Shift+X`)\n3. Search for **\"Distrobox Reveal\"**\n4. Click **Install**\n\n### Manual Installation\n\nInstall the `.vsix` file directly if building from source.\n\n## 🤝 Contributing\n\nWant to contribute? 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