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F5 Anything (Zero-Config Code Runner)

F5 Anything (Zero-Config Code Runner)

Just Loerei

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4 installs
| (0) | Free
Press F5 to build & run any programming language instantly. Supports Exclude / Include mode per folder.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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⚡ F5 Anything (Zero-Config Code Runner)

🎓 Built specifically for CS Learners, Students, & Educators. Press F5 to build & run any programming language instantly in VS Code. No .vscode folder required, no tasks.json or launch.json headaches.

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🔥 Key Features

  • ⚡ Press F5 to Run: Run C, C++, Python, Java, Go, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, PowerShell, Batch scripts instantly by pressing F5.
  • ⏹️ Press Shift+F5 to Stop: Cancel or terminate running processes immediately.
  • 💾 Auto-Save: Files are automatically saved before execution.
  • 🖥️ Integrated Terminal: Runs inside VS Code's integrated terminal for seamless interactive input (cin, input(), Scanner).

📦 Part of the F5 Anything Suite

This extension is part of the F5 Anything Suite, designed to make VS Code friction-free for Computer Science learners:

  • No More .vscode: Keep your workspace 100% clean by isolating binary outputs away from your code folders.
  • Easy Binary: Auto-install missing compilers (MinGW GCC, Python, JDK, Go SDK) via Winget.
  • F5 Anything Suite: Install the complete zero-config package in 1 click!

🛠️ Supported Languages

  • C / C++ (.c, .cpp)
  • Python (.py)
  • Java (.java)
  • Go (.go)
  • JavaScript & TypeScript (.js, .ts)
  • C# (.cs)
  • Rust (.rs)
  • Batch / CMD (.bat, .cmd)
  • PowerShell (.ps1)

🙏 Acknowledgements & Credits

F5 Anything is built on top of the incredible execution ecosystem powered by Code Runner, created by Jun Han (@formulahendry).

Special thanks to Jun Han and the open-source community for providing the underlying multi-language execution engine.


📄 License

MIT License © loerei

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