Lazy C Extension

Lazy C Extension

A comprehensive VS Code extension for C programming with intelligent code assistance and productivity features.

Features

🛠️ Core Features

• ✅ C Manual Pages Browser - Complete C library reference with search functionality
• ✅ Auto Semicolons - Smart insertion (skips control structures & comments)
• ✅ Auto Headers - Automatically includes required header files
• ✅ One-Click Compile & Run - Ctrl+Shift+R to compile and run
• ✅ Smart Code Templates - Auto-inserts main function in new files
• ✅ Function Prototypes - Automatic generation and management
• ✅ Code Completion - Intelligent suggestions for C keywords and library functions
• ✅ Safety Checks - Detects unsafe functions and memory issues

📚 Library Reference

• Complete Coverage: All standard C library functions (stdio.h, stdlib.h, string.h, math.h, time.h, ctype.h)
• Rich Documentation: Function signatures, parameters, examples, and related functions
• Smart Search: Quick access to any function documentation
• Hover Information: Detailed info on hover over functions

🛡️ Safety & Quality

• Unsafe Function Detection: Warns about dangerous functions (gets, strcpy, etc.)
• Memory Safety: Detects potential memory leaks and null pointer issues
• Smart Alternatives: Suggests safer function alternatives
• Real-time Diagnostics: Shows warnings as you code

Setup

1. Install the extension from VS Code Marketplace
2. Ensure you have a C compiler (GCC) installed and in your PATH
3. Open any .c file to start using the features

Usage

C Manual Pages

• Press Ctrl+Shift+H to open the C Library Reference
• Search for any standard library function
• Get prototypes, examples, and descriptions

Auto Features

• Semicolons are added automatically as you type
• Header files are included when you use library functions
• New C files get a basic main function template

Compile & Run

• Press Ctrl+Shift+R to compile and run your current C file
• Errors are displayed in the Problems panel with helpful messages
• No need to open terminals manually

Code Completion

• Start typing any C keyword or function name
• Press Ctrl+Space to see suggestions
• Includes function signatures and documentation

Safety Checks

• Unsafe functions are highlighted with warnings
• Memory issues are detected and reported
• Safer alternatives are suggested

Keyboard Shortcuts

Requirements

• VS Code 1.80.0 or higher
• GCC compiler (for compile & run functionality)

Extension Settings

• c-helper.autoSemicolon: Enable/disable automatic semicolon insertion (default: true)
• c-helper.autoHeaders: Enable/disable automatic header inclusion (default: true)
• c-helper.compilerPath: Path to C compiler (default: 'gcc')

Changelog

[2.2.0] - 2024-02-24

• 🎨 UI Improvements: Modern interface design
• 📚 Enhanced Documentation: Better function references
• 🛡️ Safety Features: Improved unsafe function detection
• ⚡ Performance: Faster code completion and diagnostics
• 🐛 Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with auto-features

[2.1.0] - 2024-02-20

• ✨ Initial Release: Core C programming features
• 📖 Manual Pages: Complete library reference
• 🚀 Auto Features: Semicolons, headers, templates
• ⚙️ Compilation: One-click compile and run

License

MIT License

Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Contact: Mehdi Talalha

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