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VS Code extension designed for OIers and ACMers, for running single-file programs.
The Story Behind OI Runner++
Running single C++ files in VS Code isn't straightforward, and I've suffered from this. Online tutorials often require configuring lengthy, complex, and arcane .vscode/launch.json and .vscode/tasks.json files, which is pure torture.
Compared to that, the Code Runner extension offers a better experience, but it's not suitable for the specific scenario of OI (competitive programming):
- It leaves messy history in the Terminal.
- It doesn't show execution time or exit code.
- You have to manually input test cases every time.
Later, I discovered OI Runner. It's tailor-made for the OI scenario, and I personally think its experience is nearly perfect. However, after using it for a while, some issues became apparent:
- Execution time and exit code are mixed with the output.
- There's no status indication for compiling/running.
- The stop button doesn't work.
- The working directory for compilation/execution is the source file's directory, not the workspace directory.
I submitted a PR, but the maintainer seems to have abandoned OI Runner and didn't respond.
On 2024/6/21, I decided to develop OI Runner++, completely rewriting it based on OI Runner and releasing it. Therefore, OI Runner++ retains OI Runner's concise UI design but improves upon many features.
Install the extension from one of:
For a quick start guide:
- Open the Command Palette (Ctrl + Shift + P)
- Enter & select
Welcome: Open Walkthrough... - Enter & select
Get Started with OI Runner++
All configuration descriptions can be accessed via the VS Code settings UI (Ctrl + ,) by searching for @ext:typed-sigterm.oi-runner-2.
This project is deeply inspired by OI Runner. Thanks to @CmdBlockZQG and other contributors of OI Runner.