https://github.com/bithappens/vscode-plain-sidebar

Declutter vscode with a plain and empty sidebar.
https://github.com/bithappens/vscode-plain-sidebar

extension-visual-studio-code focus minimal visual-studio-code

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Declutter vscode with a plain and empty sidebar.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/bithappens/vscode-plain-sidebar
• Owner: bithappens
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-09-23T09:03:02.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-06-19T16:55:04.000Z (12 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-10-20T21:53:06.582Z (8 months ago)
• Topics: extension-visual-studio-code, focus, minimal, visual-studio-code
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 173 KB
• Stars: 6
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE.txt

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README

          
# An empty sidebar for Visual Studio Code

[![Visual Studio Marketplace Installs](https://img.shields.io/visual-studio-marketplace/i/bithappens.vscode-plain-sidebar?label=Marketplace%20installs)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=bithappens.vscode-plain-sidebar)

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[![Open VSX Downloads](https://img.shields.io/open-vsx/dt/bithappens/vscode-plain-sidebar?label=Open%20VSX%20downloads)](https://open-vsx.org/extension/bithappens/vscode-plain-sidebar)

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Are you sometimes struggling with the clutter of your sidebar?

A click on this simple button shows an empty sidebar whenever you need tidiness.

![A screenshot of Visual Studio Code showing the extension button in the activity bar and the resulting empty sidebar.](static/screenshot.png)

This extension creates free space in your editor in a simple way without ruining your layout or further setting modifications.

An empty sidebar puts your focus on the main content of the editor and, with that, helps you to increase your productivity.

## Settings and Commands

None. This extension is just an empty sidebar without any further functionality.

## Contributing

I am always looking for new ideas and feedback.

Before you open a pull request, please [create an issue](https://github.com/bithappens/vscode-plain-sidebar/issues) about your thoughts first.

## Release Notes

See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)