Simple Commands

Add configurable buttons to the VSCode status bar (bottom left).

Features

• Add custom buttons to the status bar
• Configure buttons via VSCode settings
• Support for icons using $(iconName) syntax
• Customize button colors
• Execute any VSCode command or task

Configuration

Configure your buttons in VSCode settings:

{
  "simple-commands.buttons": [
    {
      "name": "$(gear) Settings",
      "command": "workbench.action.openSettings",
      "type": "run",
      "color": "#007acc"
    },
    {
      "name": "$(file-code) Open File",
      "command": "workbench.action.files.openFile",
      "type": "run",
      "color": "#00ff00"
    }
  ]
}

Button Properties

• name (required): Button text, supports icons like $(gear)
• command (required): Command to execute (VSCode command or terminal command)
• type (optional): run (VSCode command) or command (terminal command). Default: run
• color (optional): Text color in hex format (e.g., #007acc)

Common Commands

• workbench.action.openSettings - Open settings
• workbench.action.openSettingsJson - Open settings.json
• workbench.action.showCommands - Show command palette
• workbench.action.terminal.new - New terminal
• workbench.action.tasks.runTask - Run task

Usage

1. Install the extension
2. Open VSCode settings (JSON)
3. Add your button configurations under simple-commands.buttons
4. Buttons will appear in the status bar automatically

License

MIT