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Quick Pick

The Quick Pick overlay gives you instant fuzzy-search access to every variable in the active .env file — from anywhere in VS Code, without opening the sidebar.

Opening Quick Pick​

Press Ctrl+Alt+E (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+E (macOS).

You can also run ENV Manager: Quick Pick Variable from the Command Palette.

How It Works​

  1. The overlay lists all key-value pairs in the active env file
  2. Type to fuzzy-filter by key name
  3. Press Enter or click to select a variable — its value is copied to the clipboard

Values are shown as •••••• in the list so they aren't exposed on screen. The value is copied silently.

Use Cases​

  • Copying a database password to paste into a terminal command
  • Looking up an API key without navigating away from your current file
  • Quickly checking which variables exist in the active environment

Switching Environments​

If you need a variable from a different .env file, click the status bar item first to switch environments, then invoke Quick Pick.

tip

Quick Pick works even when the ENV Manager sidebar is closed. It reads directly from the currently selected env file in the extension state.