- Locate a folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS).
- Drag and drop the folder into the
Explorerpanel in VS Code. - Choose to
CopyorAddthe folder to the workspace:Copycreates a copy inside the workspace.Addkeeps the files in their original location but makes them accessible in VS Code.
- In this demo, we’ll choose Copy.
- If it doesn’t appear immediately, refresh the Explorer — the folder will show up.