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Draw Folder Structure is available through the Visual Studio Code Marketplace and can be installed with just a few clicks.

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System requirements

Before installing, ensure your system meets these requirements:
  • Visual Studio Code version 1.81.0 or higher
  • Operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux

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Install from VS Code Marketplace

1

Open the Extensions view

In VS Code, click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window, or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+X (macOS).
2

Search for the extension

Type “Draw Folder Structure” in the search bar. Look for the extension published by jmkrivocapich.
3

Install

Click the Install button next to the extension. VS Code will download and install the extension automatically.
4

Verify installation

Once installed, you should see “Generate Markdown structure” in the context menu when you right-click on any folder or file in the Explorer view.
The extension activates automatically when you install it. No restart or additional configuration is required to start using it.

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Install from command line

You can also install the extension using the VS Code command line: 
code --install-extension jmkrivocapich.drawfolderstructure
This is useful for automated setups or when provisioning development environments.

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Alternative: Manual installation from GitHub

If you prefer to install from source or want to try development versions:
1

Download the VSIX file

Go to the GitHub releases page and download the latest .vsix file.
2

Install from VSIX

In VS Code, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P), type “Extensions: Install from VSIX”, and select the downloaded file.
3

Reload VS Code

After installation, reload VS Code if prompted to activate the extension.
Manual installation from GitHub is typically only needed for testing pre-release versions or if you’re contributing to the extension’s development.

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Verify the installation

To confirm the extension is installed and working:
  1. Open any project folder in VS Code
  2. Navigate to the Explorer view (file tree)
  3. Right-click on any folder or file
  4. Look for “Generate Markdown structure” in the context menu
If you see this option, the extension is successfully installed and ready to use.

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Next steps

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