> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://aidocs.zorid.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File explorer

> The file explorer core plugin provides tree-based vault navigation in the left sidebar, including folder expansion, file actions, and drag-and-drop moves.

The file explorer renders the vault as a tree of folders and files in the primary left sidebar. It is the default way users navigate a vault.

## v0 scope

* Tree view of folders and Markdown files.
* Open file in active pane (single click) and new tab (modifier-click).
* Create / rename / delete / move via context menu (delegates to `vault` Platform API).
* Drag-and-drop reorder and move.
* Reveal active file.
* Filtering: hide dotfiles and `.zorid/` internals by default; toggle to show.

## Platform APIs used

* `vault.*` for file system operations and watching.
* `workspace.openFile`, `workspace.openView` for navigation.
* `events.on('vault:changed')` to refresh the tree.

## Activation

Lazy-loaded when the file explorer view is opened, or when its commands are invoked from the command palette. Bundled visibility (sidebar slot reservation) is done by the desktop / mobile shell.

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  Full file-explorer plan on GitHub.
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