Smart File Explorer
Real-time file tree with type icons, .gitignore filtering, search, and right-click context menus.
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Why You Need This
How this feature boosts your daily productivity
Your project has hundreds of files but you only care about a few dozen. The Smart File Explorer automatically hides node_modules, build artifacts, and gitignored files while giving you instant search to jump to any file. Type icons let you visually scan for config files, components, or tests without reading filenames. Right-click to open in your external editor, copy paths, or reveal in Finder — all the actions you actually use, zero clutter.
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
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Key Capabilities
Everything included with Smart File Explorer
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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Multi-Project Workspace
Work on multiple projects simultaneously with instant switching. Entire workspace state is preserved per project.
Color-Coded Projects
Assign accent colors to each project for instant visual identification across your workspace.
Layout Presets
Pre-configured layouts for Focus, Terminal, Web Dev, API Dev, and Database work — or create your own.
Visual Git Changes
See staged, unstaged, and untracked files at a glance. Stage or unstage individual files with a click.
Ready to boost your workflow?
Download 1DevTool for free and experience Smart File Explorer along with 48 other features — all in one app.