MIPS Assembly Extension for VS Code

Language support for MIPS assembly with LSP-based diagnostics, hover information, and go-to-definition.

Features

• Syntax Highlighting - Full MIPS assembly syntax highlighting
• Run Programs - Execute MIPS programs with F5 (uses bundled MARS simulator)
• Assemble - Assemble to hex output with Ctrl+Shift+B / Cmd+Shift+B
• LSP Features - Hover for instruction info, go-to-definition for labels, real-time diagnostics

Requirements

• Java 17 or later - Required to run the MIPS simulator and LSP server

Usage

1. Open a .s, .asm, or .mips file
2. Press F5 to run the program
3. Press Ctrl+Shift+B (Cmd+Shift+B on Mac) to assemble

Settings

Credits

This extension uses MARS (MIPS Assembler and Runtime Simulator) by Pete Sanderson and Kenneth Vollmar, released under the MIT License.

License

MIT License