VS Code cCompiler Extension

A simple extension that helps you build C projects in VS Code. It creates a Makefile for you, figures out which .c files are needed by scanning your #include headers, and compiles everything with a single command.

Features

How to Use

1. Open a .c file in your editor.
2. Press F1, Ctrl+Shift+P, or type > to open the command palette.
3. Type and run Compile C Code.
   • It will generate a Makefile (if one doesn’t exist), scan for dependencies, and compile the project.

Customizing the Build

You can change the compiler or flags in the extension settings.

Method 1: VS Code Settings UI

Go to Settings → Extensions → cCompiler and set:

• CC – the compiler (e.g. gcc)
• CFLAGS – compiler flags
• LIBS – linker libraries

Method 2: Editing settings.json

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
2. Select Preferences: Open Settings (JSON)
3. Add the following:

{
  "cCompiler.CC": "gcc",
  "cCompiler.CFLAGS": ["-std=c11", "-Wall"],
  "cCompiler.LIBS": ["-lm", "-lpthread"]
}

These settings will apply when generating a Makefile or compiling a file directly.

Requirements

• VS Code version 1.99 or higher
• GCC installed and available in your system PATH

Contributing

1. Fork the repo
2. Create a new branch
3. Open a pull request with your changes

License

MIT