Using the classic VS Code activity bar

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Hey everyone,

Is it possible to use the classic VS Code activity bar? Right now, it’s a bit condensed and several features are missing, like the number indicator on the Git icon (it shows how many files are “changed”).

Is it possible to use the usual activity bar, making it side by side with the panel?

Namely, I’d like to use this:

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Was about to request the same thing

VS Code’s vertical bar is much easier to use than the horizontal layout

There should be an option for that at least

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This works and brings back the crucial git badges. The feature request remains: badges should work in horizontal orientation, not just vertical.