codeplayer

Play code files instantly with a single click. Supports 50+ languages.

Turn your code into lightning-fast execution directly from Visual Studio Code. Perfect for quick testing, learning, prototyping, and daily coding workflows.

Resources

GitHub: https://github.com/projectsbyayush/codeplayer
Report Issues: https://github.com/projectsbyayush/codeplayer/issues
License: MIT

A lightning-fast VS Code extension that adds a play button to your editor. Open any code file, click the green play icon, and run it instantly in the integrated terminal. No configuration needed.

Features

Instant Execution — Run code in milliseconds with zero lag
Play Button — Green play icon appears in the editor title bar for supported files
50+ Languages — Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C++, Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, and more
Auto-Save — Files are saved automatically before execution
Terminal Reuse — Reuses the existing terminal, no duplicate tabs
Cross-Platform — Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Smart Detection — Button only appears for supported file types
No Configuration — Works out of the box, no setup required

Quick Start

Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace or VSIX
Open any supported code file in VS Code
Click the green play button in the top-right of the editor
The file runs instantly in the integrated terminal

How It Works

Click the green play button or press Ctrl+Shift+P and type "Play File"
The extension detects your file's language automatically
The file is saved (if dirty) and the optimal run command is sent to the terminal
Output appears in the integrated terminal

Commands

Command	Description	Shortcut
Play File	Play the active file in the terminal	Click play button
Play File (Command Palette)	Play via Command Palette	`Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Play File"

Supported Languages

Category	Languages
Web	JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Less, Vue, Svelte
Systems	C, C++, Rust, Go, Java, Kotlin, Swift, C#
Scripting	Python, Ruby, PHP, Lua, Perl, Dart, Elixir, Erlang, Groovy
Functional	Haskell, Scala, Julia, R, Crystal
Shell	Bash, PowerShell, Batch
Build	Makefile, CMake, Dockerfile
Compiled	Fortran, Pascal, Assembly/NASM, V, Nim, Zig, Odin
Data	SQL, JSON, YAML
Other	MATLAB, LaTeX

Language Commands

Language	Command
Python	`python -u`
JavaScript	`node`
TypeScript	`npx ts-node`
Java	`javac` + `java`
C	`gcc` + run
C++	`g++` + run
C#	`dotnet run`
Go	`go run`
Rust	`rustc` + run
Ruby	`ruby`
PHP	`php`
Swift	`swift`
Kotlin	`kotlin`
R	`Rscript`
Scala	`scala`
Haskell	`runhaskell`
Perl	`perl`
Lua	`lua`
Dart	`dart run`
Elixir	`elixir`
Erlang	`escript`
Julia	`julia`
Shell/Bash	`bash`
PowerShell	`powershell -File`
Fortran	`gfortran` + run
Pascal	`fpc` + run
Assembly/NASM	`nasm` + `ld` + run
V	`v run`
Nim	`nim r`
Zig	`zig run`
Odin	`odin run`
Crystal	`crystal run`
Groovy	`groovy`
HTML	Opens in browser
CSS	Opens in browser
SCSS	`sass`
Less	`lessc`
Dockerfile	`docker build`
Makefile	`make`
CMake	`cmake` + build
JSON	Validates with Node
YAML	Validates with js-yaml

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
Click play button	Play the active file
`Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Play File"	Play via Command Palette

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace

Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
Search for "CodePlayer"
Click Install

From VSIX

code --install-extension AyushPatil.codeplayer-1.0.0.vsix

From Source

git clone https://github.com/projectsbyayush/codeplayer.git
cd codeplayer
npm install
npm run compile

Requirements

VS Code 1.85.0 or higher
The relevant runtime for your language must be installed and available on your PATH (e.g., python, node, gcc, go, rustc)

CodePlayer

Ayush Patil