Makefile Target Launcher

Makefile Target Launcher is a small VS Code extension for keeping frequently used workspace commands in one place and launching them in the integrated terminal. It also adds a clickable Run action next to every Makefile target.

Configuration

Add commands to workspace or user settings:

{
  "makefile-target-launcher.commands": [
    {
      "label": "Start development server",
      "command": "npm run dev",
      "description": "Runs the local development server"
    },
    {
      "label": "Run API tests",
      "command": "npm test",
      "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/api"
    }
  ]
}

Each command supports:

• label — the name shown in Makefile Target Launcher.
• command — the shell command to run.
• cwd — an optional working directory; defaults to the workspace folder.
• description — optional text shown next to the command.

${workspaceFolder} can be used in command and cwd. By default, commands share one terminal. Disable makefile-target-launcher.reuseTerminal to create a separate terminal for every run.

Usage

Run a command from the Command Palette (Makefile Target Launcher: Run Command…) or by clicking the Makefile Target Launcher entry in the status bar. Use Makefile Target Launcher: Configure Commands to open the settings.

In any Makefile, a green Run action appears next to every target — click it to execute make <target> in the integrated terminal.

Development

npm install
npm run check
npm run build

Press F5 to open an Extension Development Host. See PUBLISHING.md for release instructions.