OS Helper

A sidebar for VS Code that helps you start a new operating system project: pick a type, a name and some fonts, and it writes a real skeleton into your workspace plus the open-source readers you need.

Features

Create OS

• Choose the OS type:
  • native → boot/boot.S, boot/linker.ld, kernel/main.c, kernel/console.c, Makefile
  • html → index.html, styles.css, app.js
  • app → manifest.json, src/main.js
• The skeleton is created inside your workspace folder, so you can open the Explorer and start adding your own files right away.
• Download open-source readers into <os>/lib (each toggleable):
  • lib/ttf-reader/stb_truetype.h — read TrueType fonts
  • lib/image-reader/stb_image.h — read images (png/jpg/…)
  • lib/audio-reader/stb_vorbis.c — read Ogg Vorbis audio
  • plus the license of each project

Font Store

• The whole Google Fonts catalogue (~1950 fonts), searchable, with lazy previews while you scroll.
• Select one or more fonts and download them as .ttf.

Font folder rule

Fonts are copied into your OS project like this:

• one font selected → system/fonts/roboto/roboto.ttf
• several fonts → system/fonts/font1/roboto.ttf, system/fonts/font2/inter.ttf

My Fonts

• Lists every font you downloaded, with quick buttons to reveal the files.

Usage

1. Open the OS Helper icon in the activity bar (or run OSHelper: Open the sidebar from the Command Palette).
2. Go to Create OS, pick type/name/fonts, press Create.
3. The Explorer opens on your new project — keep coding.

Requirements

• VS Code 1.140.0 or newer.
• Internet access for the Font Store and for fetching the open-source readers.

Extension Settings

This extension doesn't add any settings yet.

Known Issues

• Font previews are loaded from Google's CDN and need a network connection.
• Large font downloads can take a few seconds; the UI shows progress.

License

MIT — see the LICENSE file of this project. Third-party readers keep their own licenses (MIT / public domain).