Start (.start)

Welcome to the Start VSCode extension! This extension is designed to simplify your development workflow by automatically running commands from a .start file located in your project's root folder whenever you open VSCode.

Features

• Automatic Command Execution: This extension automatically creates new terminals and runs commands specified in a .start file as soon as VSCode is fully opened.
• Multiple Commands: Supports running multiple commands separated by commas, each in a new terminal.
• Easy Setup: Easily set up and start your project without manually executing repetitive commands.

Installation

1. Open the VSCode Extension Marketplace by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac).
2. Search for "Start" and click the "Install" button.
3. After installation, the extension will be ready to use.

Usage

1. Create a .start File: In the root folder of your project, create a .start file (or multiple .startYourProjectName files if preferred).
2. Add Commands: Inside the .start or .startYourProjectName files, list the commands you want to run. Prefix each command line with \t to signify a new terminal. For example:

   \t cd server, source venv/bin/activate, python app.py
   

3. Start Projects: Open your project in VSCode. The extension will automatically detect the .start file and execute the commands when VSCode finishes loading.

Command Syntax

• \d: If a file have first line \d, the commands on this file will be marked as default. These commands will be executed automatically as soon as VSCode fully opens.
• \c: Lines starting with \c are comments and will be ignored.
• \t: Lines starting with \t signify commands to be run in a new terminal. You can separate multiple commands with commas.

Example .start File

\t python -m venv venv
\t source venv/bin/activate, pip install -r requirements.txt
\t python app.py

In this example, each command will run in its own terminal, starting with setting up a Python virtual environment, installing dependencies, and finally running the application.

Configuration

Currently, this extension does not support any configurable options.

Feedback and Contributions

We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and contributions. Please visit our GitHub repository to get involved.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.