VS CODE EXTENSION

Stop losing tabs.
Work by context.

Pin Context helps you organize pinned files into a fast, keyboard-first workflow with dedicated contexts, timeline history, first-run onboarding guidance, and predictable behavior in large codebases.

Install in VS Code View Source

TypeScript VS Code >= 1.85 MIT License

Core capabilities

High-speed pin actions

Pin, unpin, and toggle the active editor, pin all open tabs, or pin by glob patterns.

Task-oriented contexts

Save your current pinned tabs as a named context and restore them instantly later.

Keyboard-first access

Use quick picks, command palette actions, and fuzzy search to navigate pinned files in seconds.

Context timeline

Return to recently used contexts from a structured timeline grouped by day.

Unified sidebar

Manage active context, all contexts, recent history, and pinned files from one dedicated view.

Built for large projects

Batching, limits, and smart updates keep the extension responsive at scale.

Why Pin Context?

Pinned tabs mix across tasks
Manual tab management
No task separation
No history of contexts
Limited keyboard workflow

Separate contexts per task
Instant context switching
Timeline with history
Keyboard-first navigation
Built for large projects

Default shortcuts

Pin Current Editor

Pin the active tab.

Command + Option + K

Unpin Current Editor

Remove the pin from the active tab.

Command + Option + L

Toggle Pin Current Editor

Toggle pin state with one shortcut.

Command + Option + J

Switch Context

Quickly switch between pin contexts.

Command + Option + P

Typical workflow

Pin files related to your current task.
Create a context with a clear, descriptive name.
Switch contexts as you move between tasks.
Use timeline history to return to recent work quickly.
Open pinned files instantly via fuzzy quick open.

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Stop losing tabs.Work by context.