Graphics.h Compiler for VS Code
Run graphics.h programs with one click - no setup hassle
Try it online: graphics.h Online Compiler - No installation required!
Features
- One-Click Compilation - Press
Ctrl+Alt+N or click the Run button
- Windows & Ubuntu Support - Automatic toolchain installation with user permission
- Wine Integration - Seamless execution of Windows executables on Linux
- Real-time Error Detection - Compilation errors appear in VS Code Problems panel
- Zero Manual Setup - Everything is automated after your confirmation
Quick Start
- Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
- Open any
.cpp file that includes #include <graphics.h>
- Press
Ctrl+Alt+N or click the "Run Graphics" button in the status bar
- Follow the automatic setup prompts (first time only)
Available Commands
| Command |
Keyboard Shortcut |
Description |
| Run Graphics Program |
Ctrl+Alt+N |
Compile and run the current file |
| Compile Only |
Ctrl+Alt+B |
Compile without running |
| Stop Program |
Ctrl+Alt+K |
Stop the currently running program |
| Setup Toolchain |
- |
Install or reinstall the graphics.h toolchain |
| Check Dependencies |
- |
Verify installation status |
| Platform |
Status |
| Windows 10/11 |
Supported |
| Ubuntu/Debian Linux |
Supported |
| macOS |
Not Supported |
Installation Details
What Gets Installed on Windows
- MinGW32 toolchain (~220MB download, ~770MB disk space)
- graphics.h library files (bundled with extension, copied automatically)
What Gets Installed on Ubuntu
The extension will prompt you to run an installation script that installs:
- MinGW cross-compiler (
i686-w64-mingw32-g++)
- Wine (for running Windows executables on Linux)
- graphics.h library files (installed to
/usr/local)
Note: Ubuntu installation requires running a command in the terminal. The extension provides a "Copy & Open Terminal" button for convenience.
View the Ubuntu installation script
Configuration
Access settings via Ctrl+, and search for "graphics-h-compiler":
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
graphics-h-compiler.autoRun |
true |
Automatically run program after successful compilation |
graphics-h-compiler.showOutputPanel |
true |
Show output panel during compilation |
graphics-h-compiler.clearOutputBeforeCompile |
true |
Clear output panel before each compilation |
Links
Made for students learning computer graphics
Star the project on GitHub if you find it useful!
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