The IBM i Project Explorer in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a feature that allows you to manage and navigate your project's files and folders. It is a tree-like view of your project's directory structure, showing all the files and folders in your project.

You will want to install the IBM i Project Explorer extension is because it integrates with the Source Orbit extension. You can find it on the VS Code Marketplace: IBM i Project Explorer.

ibm i project explorer

The Project Explorer is typically located on the left side of the VS Code window and is used to:

  • Navigate your project: Browse through your project's files and folders, and quickly locate specific files or directories.
  • Manage your project structure: Create, rename, and delete files and folders, and organize your project's structure.
  • Open files: Double-click on a file to open it in the editor.
  • View file information: See file properties, such as file size, last modified date, and file type.

The Project Explorer also provides several features to help you manage your project, including: Folder and file filtering, File and folder sorting, Context menu, Drag drop, and more

vscode project explorer

In the context of the Code for IBM i extension, the Project Explorer is used to manage and navigate your IBM i project's files and folders, including:

  • IBM i files: View and manage your IBM i files, such as RPG, COBOL, and CL programs.
  • IBM i databases: View and manage your IBM i databases, including database files and members.
  • IBM i libraries: View and manage your IBM i libraries, including library files and members.

Project Explorer is a powerful tool in VS Code that helps you manage and navigate your project's files and folders, and is an essential part of the Code for IBM i extension.

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