HowMany VS Code Extension
Intelligent code analysis with complexity metrics and quality scores
A VS Code extension that integrates with the HowMany code analysis tool to provide real-time insights into your codebase.
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What It Does
Status Bar Integration: Shows live metrics (lines of code, file count, or quality score) in your VS Code status bar
Interactive Reports: Generate detailed analysis reports with quality metrics, complexity scores, and language breakdowns
Quality Assessment: Evaluate code maintainability, documentation coverage, and technical debt
Multi-Language Support: Analyze 25+ programming languages with intelligent file detection
Why Use It
- Immediate Feedback: See code metrics without leaving your editor
- Quality Awareness: Track code health and identify areas needing attention
- Project Understanding: Quickly assess unfamiliar codebases
- Technical Debt: Quantify maintainability issues before they become problems
- Team Alignment: Share consistent quality metrics across development teams
Installation
- Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
- Install the HowMany CLI:
# Using Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
brew install howmany
# Using Cargo
cargo install howmany
Usage
- Status Bar: Click the HowMany indicator for quick actions
- Command Palette: Search "HowMany" for available commands
- Context Menu: Right-click folders or files for analysis options
Configuration
Key settings in VS Code preferences:
{
"howmany.statusBar.display": "smart",
"howmany.statusBar.format": "abbreviated",
"howmany.autoAnalyze": true,
"howmany.binaryPath": "howmany"
}
Requirements
- VS Code 1.85.0 or higher
- HowMany CLI installed and accessible in PATH
- Node.js 18+ (for development)
Integration
This extension interfaces directly with the HowMany Rust binary, providing:
- Type-safe communication between TypeScript and Rust
- Efficient JSON-based data exchange
- Automatic error handling and recovery
- Caching for improved performance
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
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