VS Code's terminal API operates by index — fragile, order-dependent, and error-prone in any workflow beyond the basics. Terminal Map replaces that with names. Give each terminal a stable identity and drive it precisely. One focused extension, one thing done right.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Required args |
Optional args |
terminalMap.createByName |
Creates a terminal with the given name, or focuses it if it already exists. |
name |
command |
terminalMap.splitByName |
Splits parentName (or the active terminal) and registers the new pane. |
name |
parentName, command |
terminalMap.focusByName |
Brings the named terminal into focus. |
name |
|
terminalMap.sendByName |
Sends text to the named terminal as if typed. |
name, text |
|
terminalMap.closeByName |
Closes and disposes the named terminal. |
name |
|
Usage
Keybinding (keybindings.json):
{ "key": "ctrl+alt+1", "command": "terminalMap.createByName", "args": { "name": "dev", "command": "npm run dev\n" } }
{ "key": "ctrl+alt+2", "command": "terminalMap.splitByName", "args": { "name": "logs", "parentName": "dev" } }
Programmatic:
vscode.commands.executeCommand("terminalMap.sendByName", {
name: "dev",
text: "npm test\n",
});
See CONTRIBUTING.md for dev setup and architecture.
