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 p…

Using the classic VS Code activity bar

deanrie (Dean Rie) August 24, 2024, 7:22pm 3

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