From 358941379cea24254a6ce5ef7201255d6f9f0b72 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Lynda Straffin <lynda@straffin.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:33:55 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Add VS Code tasks and scripts to open game config folders

---
 .kilo/agent/lyndas_mod.md          |  7 +++++
 .kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1 |  2 ++
 .kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1 |  2 ++
 .vscode/tasks.json                 | 41 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 README.md                          | 10 ++++++++
 5 files changed, 62 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1
 create mode 100644 .kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1
 create mode 100644 .vscode/tasks.json

diff --git a/.kilo/agent/lyndas_mod.md b/.kilo/agent/lyndas_mod.md
index 6cd5d19..a4381aa 100644
--- a/.kilo/agent/lyndas_mod.md
+++ b/.kilo/agent/lyndas_mod.md
@@ -116,6 +116,13 @@ The following v3 mods are available in the mod launcher (under `C:\7D2D\v3\`):
 - Welcome to Purgatory
 - Wild West Mod
 
+## Quick Actions
+
+When Lynda wants to review game config files:
+- Run VS Code task `Open 7D2D Game Config Folder` (`Ctrl+Shift+B`) to open `C:\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Data\Config` in Explorer
+- Run VS Code task `Open 7D2D Steam Mods Folder` (`Ctrl+Shift+B`) to open the Steam `Mods` folder in Explorer
+- Or run `.kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1` / `.kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1`
+
 ## Finding What to Change
 
 When Lynda wants to make a specific change but doesn't know which file to edit, use `CONFIG-REFERENCE.md` to identify the relevant XML config file. Common entry points:
diff --git a/.kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1 b/.kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cd3e84e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+# Open the game's XML config folder in Windows Explorer
+explorer.exe "C:\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Data\Config"
diff --git a/.kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1 b/.kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..23ccaac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+# Open the Steam Mods folder in Windows Explorer
+explorer.exe "C:\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Mods"
diff --git a/.vscode/tasks.json b/.vscode/tasks.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fb5cec4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.vscode/tasks.json
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+{
+  "version": "2.0.0",
+  "tasks": [
+    {
+      "label": "Open 7D2D Game Config Folder",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "explorer.exe",
+      "args": ["C:\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\7 Days To Die\\Data\\Config"],
+      "group": "build",
+      "presentation": {
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "new"
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": []
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Open 7D2D Steam Mods Folder",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "explorer.exe",
+      "args": ["C:\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\7 Days To Die\\Mods"],
+      "group": "build",
+      "presentation": {
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "new"
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": []
+    },
+    {
+      "label": "Open 7D2D Mod Staging Folder",
+      "type": "shell",
+      "command": "explorer.exe",
+      "args": ["C:\\7D2D"],
+      "group": "build",
+      "presentation": {
+        "reveal": "always",
+        "panel": "new"
+      },
+      "problemMatcher": []
+    }
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 690196f..93bc519 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -27,6 +27,16 @@ Use 7D2DModLauncherV5 to manage v3 mods under `C:\7D2D\v3\`.
 - `.kilo/scripts/` — Helper scripts for mod management
 - `ENVIRONMENT.md` — Full environment documentation
 
+## Quick Actions
+
+Open the game's config folder in Explorer:
+- Run task `Open 7D2D Game Config Folder` from VS Code (`Ctrl+Shift+B`)
+- Or run `.kilo/scripts/open-game-config.ps1`
+
+Open the Steam Mods folder:
+- Run task `Open 7D2D Steam Mods Folder` from VS Code (`Ctrl+Shift+B`)
+- Or run `.kilo/scripts/open-mods-folder.ps1`
+
 ## Documentation
 
 - `ENVIRONMENT.md` — Complete environment and path reference