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VS Code Web: Alt+G shortcut for Go to File

Adds an Alt+G shortcut that opens the Go to File picker in one motion (works on github.dev too).

Code to copy

/* Add Alt+G shortcut to open the Go-to-file quick picker (works on github.dev too) */
(function () {
  document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
    if (e.altKey && (e.key === 'g' || e.key === 'G') && !e.ctrlKey && !e.metaKey) {
      e.preventDefault();
      const evt = new KeyboardEvent('keydown', {
        key: 'p', code: 'KeyP', ctrlKey: true,
        bubbles: true, cancelable: true
      });
      (document.activeElement || document.body).dispatchEvent(evt);
    }
  }, true);
  console.info('[vsc] Alt+G now opens Go to File');
})();

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  2. Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
  3. Add a new rule matching that page.
  4. Paste the code into the rule's JavaScript panel and save — it runs on every page visit.

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