TaskExecutor

TaskExecutor is a simple and lightweight Visual Studio Code extension designed to let you view, organize, and run workspace tasks with minimal friction. It focuses on doing just what is needed — no more, no less — providing a clean task list, optional grouped views, and quick execution so you can run your tasks easily without leaving the editor.

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Features

📋 Task List View

• View all tasks from the "Task Executor" icon in the Activity Bar
• Displays tasks from workspace tasks.json and other extensions

▶️ Task Execution

• Click a task in the list to execute directly
• Select and run tasks via QuickPick (TaskExecutor: Run Task from List)
• Execute using the play button next to each task

📁 Grouped View

• Categorize tasks by groups: Build, Test, Clean, Rebuild
• Toggle between grouped and flat view

⭐ Favorites & Recent Tasks

• Mark frequently used tasks as favorites (★)
• Quick access to recently executed tasks (⏱)

🔀 Drag & Drop

• Reorder tasks within a group by drag and drop
• Move tasks between groups
• Reorder groups themselves
• Automatic backup before editing tasks.json

Usage

1. Click the Task Executor icon in the Activity Bar
2. View the task list (grouped by default)
3. Click a task or press the play button to execute

Commands

Toolbar Buttons

• 🔄 Refresh: Refresh the task list
• 📁 Toggle Group: Switch view mode
• ▶️ Run from List: Execute task via QuickPick

Development

See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed build instructions.

Dev Container / GitHub Codespaces

This project includes a Dev Container configuration. You can:

• VS Code: Click "Reopen in Container" when prompted
• GitHub Codespaces: Click "Code" → "Codespaces" → "Create codespace"

Local Development

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Compile
pnpm run compile

# Watch mode
pnpm run watch

To debug, press F5 in VS Code to launch the Extension Development Host.

License

MIT