Terminal Launcher - VS Code Extension
A VS Code extension that launches multiple pre-configured terminals with auto-run commands, split layouts, custom icons, and saveable profiles.
Features
- Multiple Terminals - Open several terminal tabs at once with a single command
- Auto-Run Commands - Each terminal can run one or more commands automatically on launch
- Split Terminals - Split terminals side-by-side, each with its own commands
- Custom Icons & Colors - Assign icons and colors to terminals for easy identification
- Saveable Profiles - Save terminal configurations as profiles and launch them instantly
Usage
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and use:
| Command |
Description |
Terminal Launcher: Open Settings |
Open the settings UI to create and manage profiles |
Terminal Launcher: Quick Launch |
Pick a saved profile from a dropdown and launch it |
Terminal Launcher: Launch Profile |
Launch a profile by ID |
Creating a Profile
- Run Terminal Launcher: Open Settings
- Click + New Profile
- Enter a profile name
- Configure terminal groups:
- Choose a Terminal Layout (1-4 split panels side-by-side)
- Set a name, icon, and color for each terminal panel
- Enter commands (one per line) that will auto-run when the terminal opens
- Add more groups with + Add Terminal Group if needed
- Click Save Profile
Launching a Profile
Run Terminal Launcher: Quick Launch, select a profile, and all configured terminals will open with their commands running automatically.
Building from Source
Prerequisites
Setup
git clone https://github.com/Ali-H-M/Terminal-VsCode-Extention.git
cd terminal-launcher
npm install
npm run compile
Development
- Open the project folder in VS Code
- Press
F5 to launch the Extension Development Host
- Test the extension in the new VS Code window that opens
Use npm run watch for automatic recompilation on file changes.
Project Structure
src/
├── extension.ts # Entry point, command registration
├── terminalManager.ts # Terminal creation, splitting, command execution
├── profileManager.ts # Profile CRUD (stored in VS Code globalState)
├── settingsWebview.ts # Webview panel for the settings UI
├── types.ts # TypeScript interfaces
└── webview/
├── settings.css # Theme-aware styles
└── settings.js # Settings UI logic
License
MIT
