With PhpStorm I could start typing and it would take me to a matching filename. If I do that in Cursor, it enters text into the code window instead of the explorer pane.
I try Ctrl-F to find, but it brings up code find and not filename find.
Also, somewhat related, is there a “double shift” like feature compared with PhpStorm? That search was instant and powerful and I am missing it, but love Cursor otherwise.
Focus to chat input (Cmd-Y) and type ‘@’ and start typing
But I am trying to find (so I can open) a file amongst hundreds of files, in the file browsing pane on left side. Nothing to do with AI chat.
Did I misunderstand?
Cursor is a fork of VSCode, so any features in VSCode will work in Cursor. That being said, ctrl+P should be what you are looking for, which is a built in file quick navigation tool for VSCode.
ctrl p
Analogous to “Double Shift” is
Cmd + P in MacOS
Ctrl + P in Win/Linux
If you want to have a search bar on the top center of the window, you can right click on there and toggle Command Center. This will show the search bar, where you can search files and type VSCode commands. Clicking on it is the same as doing Ctrl + P