how do I open two instances of visual studio code with the same folder?

[SuchUmami]

I'd like to run two pieces of code simultaneously. I thought the easiest way to do that would be just to open two instances of studio code and run them both. However, when I try to open the folder on the second instance, it's just redirecting me back to the first instance.

Any suggestions welcome.

[deanhystad]

Why not run one, or both, from a shell?

[SuchUmami]

That's a great idea. Thank you.

[snippsat]

To duplicate current folder when in VS Code File --> Duplicate Workspace

Open in current folder from shell,this is what i always use.
Then can use Duplicate Workspace,when open in VC Code.

C:\div_code
λ code .

To force a open a new window

C:\div_code
λ code -n

# Or just
C:\div_code
λ code

More.

# Open a folder with path given
C:\
λ code G:\div_code\foo

# Open parent folder,also this open C:\div_code
C:\div_code\answer
λ code ..

# <code> is cli tool so it dos has --help
C:\
λ code --help