Open and switch between VS Code project windows on Mac.

By the InfyniDock team · Updated September 24, 2026

Work with two projects in separate VS Code windows

Separate windows are useful when each project needs its own editor context. A multi-root workspace is another option if you want several folders in one window.

1. STEP 1

   Open your first project

   Open a project folder in VS Code. Keep an identifiable file open so that the project is easy to recognize in its title and preview.

2. STEP 2

   Create a second project window

   Choose File → New Window, then File → Open Folder in that new window. Select your second project. This keeps its editor context separate from the first project.

3. STEP 3

   Optionally open a window from Terminal

   On macOS, first run “Shell Command: Install code command in PATH” from VS Code’s Command Palette. Then replace the example folder below with your actual project path. The --new-window option opens it in a new window.

   code --new-window ~/projects/my-project

4. STEP 4

   Switch to a specific project

   Use VS Code’s Window menu to select a window by its title. With InfyniDock, reveal the VS Code previews and select the project you recognize, or use the configured FloatDock shortcut. A preview selects a window; editor tabs stay inside it.

A VS Code multi-root workspace combines folders inside one editor window. An InfyniDock workspace organizes desktop windows. Neither creates a Git branch or changes a repository automatically.

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