Shell Runner
Run your current JavaScript or TypeScript file in the terminal.
Features
- One-click Run: Instantly run the current js/ts script from the editor title bar.
- Custom Runtime: change the runtime used to run your scripts (default is
node ).
- Auto Save: Automatically saves the file before execution to ensure the latest content is run.
- Argument Input & History: Enter arguments for your script. Js Runner will remember the most recent arguments for up to 6 recently used files.
- Terminal Reuse: Reuses the terminal for repeated runs of the same script.
- Clear Terminal Option: Optionally clear the terminal before each run.
Usage
- Open any js/ts script file.
- Click the "Run" button in the editor title bar to execute the script.
- Use the argument button to input or edit script arguments.
Screenshots

Requirements
- VS Code version 1.74.0 or higher.
Extension Settings
No additional configuration is required for this version.
Release Notes
1.0.0
- Initial release with one-click run, argument input/history, sudo, and executable permission management.
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