Who is Open in Windows for?

Open in Windows is a B2B product built for VS Code developers using Dev Containers on Windows.

Is Open in Windows free?

Yes — Open in Windows is free to use.

What platforms does Open in Windows run on?

Open in Windows runs on the web and Windows.

Is Open in Windows still maintained?

Unverified. Open in Windows 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 projects are similar to Open in Windows?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Open in Application, Open in New Window, and Open in SourceTree.

Who makes Open in Windows?

Open in Windows is developed by Leo Faucon.

When did Open in Windows launch?

Open in Windows first shipped in 2026.

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Open in Windows

Name: Open in Windows
Author: Leo Faucon

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

A VS Code extension that opens files from Dev Containers in Windows Explorer or copies their corresponding Windows paths. It is intended for developers working with Docker-based Dev Container environments on Windows.

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Overview

4 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Open in Windows takes a focused approach. It helps developers access Dev Container files in Windows Explorer and copy usable Windows file paths. It is built as a B2B product for VS Code developers using Dev Containers on Windows. It is available for free. It runs on the web and Windows.

It is developed by Leo Faucon, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include open in Explorer, Copy Windows paths, and Dev Container support.

Open in Explorer
Copy Windows paths
Dev Container support
Docker integration

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Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed10 Sept · 00:46 UTC
Open in Windows verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Open in Windows

What does Open in Windows do?: Open in Windows helps developers access Dev Container files in Windows Explorer and copy usable Windows file paths. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Open in Windows for?: Open in Windows is a B2B product built for VS Code developers using Dev Containers on Windows.
Is Open in Windows free?: Yes — Open in Windows is free to use.
What platforms does Open in Windows run on?: Open in Windows runs on the web and Windows.
Is Open in Windows still maintained?: Unverified. Open in Windows 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 projects are similar to Open in Windows?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Open in Application, Open in New Window, and Open in SourceTree.Open in Application Open in New Window Open in SourceTree
Who makes Open in Windows?: Open in Windows is developed by Leo Faucon.
When did Open in Windows launch?: Open in Windows first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 10 Sept 2026
Built for: VS Code developers using Dev Containers on Windows
Model: B2B
Solves: Helps developers access Dev Container files in Windows Explorer and copy usable Windows file paths.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: leofaucon.open-in-windows-devcontainer

Developer

Leo Faucon

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 10 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: open-in-windows-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 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: 10 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=leofaucon.open-in-windows-devcontainer

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