Drag Folders into Project Groups
Drag a folder from Finder or Explorer directly onto a project group in the sidebar and the new project is added to that group immediately — no landing at the end of the list and manually moving it. Live group highlighting shows you exactly where the project will land before you release.
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Why You Need This
How this feature boosts your daily productivity
Before this, dragging a folder into 1DevTool always added it ungrouped at the top level of the sidebar. If you wanted it inside a group, you had to add it first and then drag it in separately. Now the two operations are one: drop the folder on the group, and it arrives exactly where you intended.
How It Works
Get started in 4 simple steps
Add Your Projects
Click the "+" button to add project folders. Assign unique colors for instant visual identification.
Browse & Navigate
Use the file explorer to browse your project. Filter files, toggle hidden items, and search instantly.
Switch Instantly
Click any project to switch. Your entire workspace state — terminals, files, layout — restores automatically.
Choose Your Layout
Select a preset layout or create a custom one. Your layout is saved per project for consistent workflows.
Without 1DevTool
The manual way vs. the 1DevTool way
The Hard Way
The 1DevTool Way
Key Capabilities
Everything included with Drag Folders into Project Groups
Why It Matters
The productivity impact of having project management built into your workspace
Instant Project Switching
Switch between projects in one click with complete state restoration. No more 5-minute setup rituals.
Visual Organization
Color-coded projects, file type icons, and layout presets keep your workspace organized and recognizable.
Smart File Navigation
.gitignore-aware filtering, instant search, and context menus make finding and opening files effortless.
Workspace Memory
Every project remembers its terminals, open files, database connections, and layout. Pick up exactly where you left off.
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Color-Coded Projects
Assign accent colors to each project for instant visual identification across your workspace.
Ready to boost your workflow?
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