ConnectFourBreak

Play ASCII Connect Four in a VS Code panel while you wait for Copilot or just want a break!

Features

• Play Connect Four against a simple AI (Minimax with alpha-beta pruning)
• ASCII board, keyboard/mouse friendly
• Works in any VS Code window

How to Run Locally (Development)

1. Install dependencies

   npm install
   

2. Compile the extension

   npm run compile
   

3. Launch the extension

   • Press F5 in VS Code (with this folder open) to open a new Extension Development Host window.
   • In the new window, open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P or Ctrl+Shift+P), type Connect Four: Start Game Break, and run the command.

4. Play!

   • The Connect Four panel will open. Click the column buttons to drop your piece.

How to Test

• Run the test suite with:

  npm test
  

• Lint the code with:

  npm run lint
  

How to Package and Publish to the VS Code Marketplace

1. Install vsce (VS Code Extension Manager):

   npm install -g vsce
   

2. Package your extension:

   vsce package
   

   This creates a .vsix file you can share or install manually.
3. Publish to Marketplace:
   • Create a publisher account: https://code.visualstudio.com/api/working-with-extensions/publishing-extension
   • Follow the instructions to publish:

     vsce publish
     

Notes

• Make sure your code and assets are original or properly licensed before publishing.
• This extension is for VS Code, not a standalone app.

License

MIT (or your preferred license)