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YourServer

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YourServer is a lightweight Visual Studio Code extension that provides an easy way to launch a local development server.
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YourServer - VS Code Extension

YourServer is a lightweight Visual Studio Code extension that provides an easy way to launch a local development server with live reloading. It is built using live-server and allows you to preview HTML files instantly.

Features

  • One-click start/stop server from the status bar.
  • Automatically finds an available port (starting from 5500).
  • Opens your project in the browser automatically.
  • Supports live reloading when files change.
  • Works from both the Explorer and Editor context menus.

Installation

  1. Open VS Code.
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
  3. Search for YourServer.
  4. Click Install.

Alternatively, install via the command line:

code --install-extension NSTechBytes.yourserver

Preview

Preview Screenshot

Usage

Start the Server

  • Click on the Start Server button in the status bar.
  • Or right-click in the Explorer or Editor and select Start YourServer.

Status Bar Screenshot

Stop the Server

  • Click on the Stop Server button in the status bar.
  • Or right-click in the Explorer or Editor and select Stop YourServer.

Context Menu Screenshot

Commands

Command Description
yourserver.start Starts the local server
yourserver.stop Stops the server

Configuration

YourServer automatically detects an available port starting from 5500. You can modify the default behavior in future updates by adding settings support.

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code v1.97.0 or later.

Repository

GitHub Repository

Issues & Feedback

If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please open an issue on GitHub Issues.

License

This extension is licensed under the Apache License.

Contribution 🤝

Feel free to contribute to the development of RainSyntax! Follow these steps:

  1. Fork this repository.
  2. Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
  3. Make your changes and test them.
  4. Create a pull request explaining your changes.

Feedback and Support 📩

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue on GitHub. Your feedback is invaluable!

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