DistroLab - Linux Cross-Distro Testing

Test your code across 16 Linux distributions using Docker directly from VS Code.

Features

• ✅ One-click compilation - Right-click any C/C++/Rust/Go file to compile and run
• ✅ Multi-distro testing - Test across all 16 Linux distributions
• ✅ Status bar integration - Quick access to distribution selection
• ✅ Terminal output - See compilation results in VS Code terminal
• ✅ Error highlighting - Compilation errors shown in Problems panel
• ✅ Quick actions - Fast access via Command Palette

Prerequisites

• Docker Desktop installed and running
• VS Code 1.80.0 or higher
• The Linux Distro Testing Environment setup in your workspace

Installation

1. Install from VS Code Marketplace
2. Open a workspace containing the Linux Distro Testing Environment
3. Run: DistroLab: Setup All Distributions (one-time setup)

Usage

Right-Click Menu

1. Open any C/C++/Rust/Go file
2. Right-click → Compile & Run Current File or Test in All Distributions

Command Palette

Press Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) and type:

• DistroLab: Compile & Run Current File
• DistroLab: Test in All Distributions
• DistroLab: Setup All Distributions
• DistroLab: Select Default Distribution

Status Bar

Click the distribution name in the status bar (bottom right) to change default distribution.

Configuration

Add to .vscode/settings.json:

{
  "distrolab.dockerComposePath": "./docker-compose.yml",
  "distrolab.scriptsPath": "./scripts",
  "distrolab.defaultDistro": "ubuntu",
  "distrolab.autoSetup": true
}

Supported Distributions

• Ubuntu (22.04 and latest)
• Debian
• Fedora
• Alpine Linux
• Arch Linux
• CentOS
• openSUSE (Leap and Tumbleweed)
• Rocky Linux
• AlmaLinux
• Oracle Linux
• Amazon Linux
• Gentoo
• Kali Linux

Troubleshooting

Extension not working?

• Check Docker Desktop is running
• Verify containers are started: docker ps
• Run: DistroLab: Setup All Distributions

Can't find commands?

• Reload VS Code window (Cmd+R / Ctrl+R)
• Check extension is enabled in Extensions panel

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

For issues or questions, please open an issue on the repository.