Folder Pin View: pin frequently used folders as buttons at the top of the sidebar

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Disclaimer

Is this plugin open source? Yes
Is this plugin completely free? Yes
Is this plugin vibe-coded beyond the author’s ability to comprehend how it works? Yes
Community Directory: https://github.com/cimuyang/folder-pin-view

Pin frequently used folders as sidebar tabs and switch between parent folders and subfolders with one click.

Folder Pin View-2.2.5-宣传介绍图
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Features

  • Two shortcut rows: Parent tabs show the full folder contents; child tabs open direct subfolders. The second row is enabled by default and can be disabled in settings.

  • Custom tab order: Drag either row to reorder tabs. Subfolder order is saved separately for each parent.

  • File management: Create, rename, delete and move items in batches. Supports Ctrl/Cmd toggling, Shift range selection and drag-to-move.

  • Navigation: Six file sort modes, keyboard navigation, optional auto-reveal, and separate expansion and scroll state for each folder.

  • Interface and sync: Chinese and English, light and dark themes, and automatic updates when folders are renamed, moved or deleted.

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2.2.6 更新 / What’s New in 2.2.6

  • 新标签页打开：Ctrl/Cmd 点击与中键点击沿用原生习惯。
    New tabs: Ctrl/Cmd-click and middle-click follow native opening behavior.
  • 独立多选模式：显示已选数量，支持批量打开、移动和删除。
    Selection mode: Selection count plus batch opening, moving and deletion.
  • 原生右键菜单：空白处和文件夹支持新建白板、数据库及菜单扩展。
    Native context menus: Blank areas and folders support Canvas, Bases and menu integrations.
  • 编辑器与白板拖放：支持单文件、多文件拖放，保留原有拖动移动。
    Editor & canvas drops: Drag single or multiple files, alongside existing drag-to-move.
  • 当前目录内容搜索：新增第六个按钮，打开带目录条件的原生搜索。
    Folder content search: A sixth button opens native Search with a folder filter.
  • 窄侧栏适配：自动收紧间距与按钮，六个操作保持单行。
    Narrow sidebar support: Spacing and buttons adapt to keep all six actions on one row.

Folder Pin View-2.2.6-宣传介绍图
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2.2.7

  • 新增竖版双列布局、独立滚动和高度调整；支持设置及命令切换，保留浏览状态。
    Added vertical columns with separate scrolling, a resizable folder area, and layout switching that retains browsing state.
  • 增强拖动移动：悬停预览子目录、边缘滚动、跨面板拖入及取消清理；精简栏目说明。
    Improved moves with hover previews, edge scrolling, cross-pane drops, and cancellation cleanup; removed column captions.

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