i mean doesn't it just integrate with explorer/tortoisegit so all the files would go to the recycle bin anyway?

either that or this: https://stackoverflow.com/a/72695095

Step 1: Enter Ctrl + Shift + P on VSC

Step 2: Choose the option "Local History: Find Entry to Restore"

Step 3: Find the file which you want to restore

Step 4: Choose a time you save that file

Step 5: Copy file content and restore it