diff --git a/plugin/rename_file.py b/plugin/rename_file.py
index d40ee50d5..d183b81d4 100644
--- a/plugin/rename_file.py
+++ b/plugin/rename_file.py
@@ -39,9 +39,9 @@ def is_enabled(self):
     def is_visible(self, dirs=None, files=None):
         if dirs is None and files is None:
             return True  # show 'LSP: Rename File' in command palette
-        if dirs is not None:
+        if dirs:
             return len(dirs) == 1  # show 'LSP: Rename Folder' in sidebar
-        if files is not None:
+        if files:
             return len(files) == 1  # show 'LSP: Rename File' in sidebar
         return False