Only Files helps VS Code users limit their working view to only the files and folders relevant to a task. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who should use Only Files?

Only Files is a consumer product built for VS Code developers.

Does Only Files have a free plan?

Yes — Only Files is free to use.

What platforms does Only Files run on?

Only Files runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is Only Files still active?

Unverified. Only Files has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Only Files?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Exclude Files, Hide files, and Local Only Files.

Who develops Only Files?

Only Files is developed by Max Bass.

When did Only Files launch?

Only Files first shipped in 2026.

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Only Files

Name: Only Files
Author: Max Bass

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Only Files is a VS Code extension that lets users select and work with a focused subset of files and folders. It is intended for developers who want a less cluttered Explorer view while working on specific project areas.

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Overview

5 features

Only Files sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It helps VS Code users limit their working view to only the files and folders relevant to a task. It is built as a consumer product for VS Code developers. It is available for free. Only Files is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Max Bass builds and maintains Only Files, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include file selection, folder selection, and focused explorer.

File selection
Folder selection
Focused explorer
Full paths
Keybindings

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserWindowsmacOSLinux

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed11 Sept · 20:46 UTC
Only Files verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Only Files

What is Only Files?: Only Files helps VS Code users limit their working view to only the files and folders relevant to a task. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Only Files?: Only Files is a consumer product built for VS Code developers.
Does Only Files have a free plan?: Yes — Only Files is free to use.
What platforms does Only Files run on?: Only Files runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is Only Files still active?: Unverified. Only Files has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Only Files?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Exclude Files, Hide files, and Local Only Files.Exclude Files Hide files Local Only Files
Who develops Only Files?: Only Files is developed by Max Bass.
When did Only Files launch?: Only Files first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 11 Sept 2026
Built for: VS Code developers
Model: B2C
Solves: Helps VS Code users limit their working view to only the files and folders relevant to a task.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: maxoiduss.only-files

Developer

Max Bass

Index record

Indexed: 11 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 11 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: only-files-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 11 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 11 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=maxoiduss.only-files

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