Select Script

Effortlessly run your scripts directly from VS Code, regardless of your package manager. SelectScript provides a clean, efficient dropdown interface to execute scripts from package.json without leaving your editor.

Features

✨ Smart package manager detection (npm, yarn, pnpm)

🎯 Dedicated terminal for script execution

🔥 Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+1 (Cmd+Shift+1 on Mac)

⚡ Native VS Code selection experience

📊 Frequently used scripts tracking

🔍 Automatic package.json detection

Usage

Quick Access Button

1. Click the play icon (▶️) in the VS Code status bar
2. Choose a script from the dropdown menu (frequently used scripts appear first)
3. Watch the script execute in a dedicated terminal

Keyboard Shortcut

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+1 (Cmd+Shift+1 on Mac) to open the script selection menu
2. Select the script you want to run
3. The script will execute in a dedicated terminal

Smart Package Manager Detection

SelectScript automatically detects your project's package manager:

• yarn - If yarn.lock is present
• pnpm - If pnpm-lock.yaml is present
• npm - Default, or if package-lock.json is present

Commands are automatically adjusted based on your package manager:

• npm: npm run script-name
• yarn: yarn script-name
• pnpm: pnpm script-name

Why SelectScript?

Stop searching through package.json or remembering complex script names. SelectScript brings a convenient, easily accessible interface to your scripts, making development workflows faster and more efficient.

Perfect for:

• Frontend developers managing multiple build scripts
• Teams using different package managers
• Projects with numerous custom scripts
• Anyone who wants quick access to their project scripts

Features in Detail

• Smart Script Organization: Frequently used scripts appear at the top for quick access
• Script Details: View the full command when selecting a script
• Usage Statistics: Track how often you use each script
• Dedicated Terminal: Scripts run in a dedicated "Script Runner" terminal
• Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Installation

1. Open the Extensions view in VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for "SelectScript" and click "Install"
3. Reload VS Code when prompted

Feedback and Support

We appreciate your feedback! If you have any questions, issues, or feature requests, please don't hesitate to reach out:

• Submit an issue on GitHub
• Contact the extension maintainers

Thank you for using SelectScript!