Coin Flipper
A simple, fun, and lightweight VS Code extension that lets you flip a virtual coin — complete with daily statistics and automatic reset at midnight.
This tool is perfect for making quick random decisions right inside your editor.
Features
1. Flip a Coin
- Instantly simulate a coin flip with one click or command.
- Randomly returns either:
- Displays the result in a VS Code popup message with the current attempt number.
Example:
Try [#5](https://github.com/lyuwenhan/vscode-extensions/issues/5): Head.
or
Try [#8](https://github.com/lyuwenhan/vscode-extensions/issues/8): Tail.
2. Daily Statistics
- Keeps track of how many times you flipped heads or tails for the current day.
- Counter automatically resets at midnight.
- You can check today’s stats at any time using the command:
Coin: Show current coin stats
Example:
Today's Coin Stats: 7 Heads and 5 Tails. Heads rate: 58%.
3. Reset Stats
- You can manually reset your daily statistics with:
- Useful if you want to start a fresh round before midnight.
- After reset, the counts for both heads and tails return to zero.
Commands Overview
| Command |
Description |
| Coin: Flip a coin |
Flip a virtual coin and display the result. |
| Coin: Show current coin stats |
Show today’s number of heads/tails and win rate. |
| Coin: Reset coin stats |
Manually clear today’s statistics. |
You can access all commands from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) or through the Editor Title menu.
Daily Auto Reset
- All statistics reset automatically at midnight (00:00) local time (“Midnight is based on your local system time.”).
- No manual clearing required.
- The extension calculates the next reset time each time you flip or check the stats.
Installation
- Open VS Code.
- Go to Extensions (
Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X).
- Search for "Coin Flipper" by
lyuwenhan.
- Click Install.
- Run commands from the palette or title menu.
Use Cases
- Making random yes/no decisions.
- Deciding who starts coding or reviewing.
- Running quick “luck” draws during team discussions.
- Stress relief while working.
Technical Notes
- Built with Node.js + VS Code API.
- Uses
globalState to persist per-day coin stats.
- Automatically reinitializes stats every day.
- No external dependencies or network access — completely local and lightweight.
License
MIT License © 2025 lyuwenhan
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