A small VS Code extension that runs the current Go file in a single reusable terminal and optionally re-runs on save.
Introduction
Purpose: Run saved Go files quickly from the editor without creating a new terminal each time.
Features
Run: Run the active Go file from the command palette.
Auto-run: Toggle autorun on save so the file re-runs automatically when you save.
Terminal reuse: Uses one shared terminal named Go Runner to avoid stacking terminals.
Commands
Run: Go Runner: Run — runs the active file (file must be saved and be a Go file).
Toggle AutoRun: Go Runner: Toggle AutoRun — enable/disable automatic runs on save.
Usage
Open a Go file and save it.
Run the command Go Runner: Run from the Command Palette or trigger your Run button.
To enable automatic runs on save, run Go Runner: Toggle AutoRun.
Notes:
The extension requires the file to be saved before running. If the terminal used by the extension is closed manually, a new one will be created automatically on next run.
Legacy save helper: src/runSave.ts (kept for reference; the current activation registers a single save listener)
Troubleshooting
If you previously observed multiple terminals stacking on every save, that was caused by registering the save listener multiple times and passing the terminal reference by value. This release reuses a single terminal reference and registers the save listener once during activation.
If the extension does not run a file, confirm the file is saved and its language mode is Go.
Contributing
Pull requests and issues welcome. Keep changes focused and include tests when appropriate.
