Write it, run it,

All-in-one code runner
for VS Code.

Run a file, a selection, or any custom command in 60+ languages with a single shortcut. No setup ceremony.

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Press Ctrl + Alt + N to run anything.

Everything you need

Simple, yet powerful

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Run files & snippets

Run the active editor, a file from the explorer, or just the code you've selected.

Shebang aware

Respects shebangs so scripts run with the interpreter they ask for.

Glob & extension maps

Set executors per filename glob or file extension, like *.test.js.

Custom commands

Run any command of your own with a shortcut, from the palette or the menu.

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Stop anytime

Halt a running process from the title bar, the palette or a shortcut.

Output or terminal

Read results in the Output window, or use the integrated terminal for REPL.

At your fingertips

Shortcuts worth remembering

Ctrl+Alt+NRun codeFile or selection

Ctrl+Alt+MStop runKill the process

Ctrl+Alt+JRun by languagePick any language

Ctrl+Alt+KCustom commandYour own command

Make it yours

Configure in `settings.json`

Everything lives under the quickrunner.* namespace. Map any language to any compiler or runtime, set your working directory, and control output behaviour.

Tokens like $fileName, $dir and $workspaceRoot keep commands portable.

~~// settings.json~~
{
  "quickrunner.clearPreviousOutput": true,
  "quickrunner.showExecutionMessage": false,
  "quickrunner.executorMap": {
    "python": "python -u \"$fileName\"",
    "go": "go run"
  }
}

Less waiting, more coding.

Give Quick Runner a try.

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