Hamster Simulator – VS Code Extension
A VS Code extension for writing and running Hamster Simulator programs (.ham files) with an integrated visual simulator.
Features
- Syntax highlighting for
.ham files (Java-like Hamster language)
- Simulator panel with Run, Step, Stop, and Reset controls
- Terrain editor for
.ter files with wall, corn, and hamster placement tools
- Real-time diagnostics showing parse errors as you type
- Step debugging with line highlighting in the editor
Usage
- Open a
.ham file
- Click the ▶ icon in the editor title bar (or run Hamster: Open Simulator from the command palette)
- Click Run to execute the program or Step to step through it
Terrain files (.ter) placed alongside .ham files are loaded automatically. Open a .ter file directly to edit the terrain visually.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Hamster: Open Simulator |
Open the simulator panel |
Hamster: Run Program |
Run the current program |
Hamster: Step |
Execute one step |
Hamster: Stop |
Stop execution |
Hamster: Reset |
Reset to initial terrain |
Development
npm install
npm run compile
# Press F5 in VS Code to launch Extension Development Host
To build a .vsix package:
npm run package
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