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eXcode

eXcode

Max Huckstepp

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150 installs
| (1) | Free
Run Xcode projects directly from VS Code. Build and launch your iOS/macOS without opening Xcode.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Excode

Run Xcode projects directly from VS Code. Build and launch your iOS/macOS apps with a single command.

Features

  • Run iOS apps on simulator directly from VS Code
  • Run macOS apps directly from VS Code
  • Set default scheme and simulator for quick access
  • Beautiful build output with xcbeautify
  • Keyboard shortcuts for quick access

Requirements

  • macOS
  • Xcode
  • xcbeautify (optional, for prettier build output)

Extension Settings

  • excode.defaultScheme: Default scheme to use when running the app
  • excode.defaultSimulator: Default simulator to use when running the app

Commands

  • Excode: Run on Simulator: Build and run the app on iOS simulator
  • Excode: Run on Mac: Build and run the app on macOS
  • Excode: Set Default Scheme: Set the default scheme for the workspace

Keybindings

  • cmd+shift+r: Run on simulator (macOS)

Known Issues

None at the moment.

Release Notes

0.0.3

  • Fixed compatibility with VS Code 1.96.0 and above

0.0.2

  • Initial release of Excode:
    • Run iOS apps on simulator
    • Run macOS apps
    • Set default scheme and simulator
    • Keyboard shortcuts

Feedback and Contributions

If you have any issues or feature requests, please file an issue on the GitHub repository.

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