create a quick action to open in vscode

quick action.md

Adding a right-click option to open files or folders with Visual Studio Code (VSCode) on a Mac involves creating a service using Automator, a macOS tool for automating tasks. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve this:

1. Open Automator:

   • Go to your Applications folder and open Automator.

2. Create a New Service:

   • In Automator, select File > New.
   • Choose Service or Quick Action (depending on your macOS version).

3. Configure the Service:

   • At the top of the right pane, you'll find two drop-down menus.
   • Set the first one to files or folders and the second to Finder.

4. Add a Run Shell Script Action:

   • In the search bar on the left, type Run Shell Script.
   • Drag the Run Shell Script action to the right pane.
   • In the Run Shell Script action, set Pass input to as arguments.

5. Enter the Shell Script:

   • Type the following script in the text box:

     for f in "$@"
     do
         open -a "Visual Studio Code" "$f"
     done

   • This script will open each selected file or folder in VSCode.

6. Save the Service:

   • Go to File > Save.
   • Name it something like Open with VSCode.

7. Test the Service:

   • Right-click on any file or folder in Finder.
   • You should see Open with VSCode in the context menu (you might have to look under Services).

8. Assign a Keyboard Shortcut (Optional):

   • Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts.
   • Select Services from the left pane.
   • Find your Open with VSCode service.
   • Add a keyboard shortcut if you like.

That's it! You now have a custom right-click option to open files or folders with VSCode on your Mac. This should streamline your workflow, especially as a Python developer and tech enthusiast.