I was able to generate a launch.json file with the VSCode Rust debugger; The tool is smart enough to create a configuration array with multiple configurations, one for each package in my project; so far so good. Except that a Start Debugging always choose the first configuration in the list.
Do I need to place the configuration I want to launch at the beginning of the array, or is there a way to specify a specific name in the list?
Open the Run and Debug sidebar (, Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+D), and in the list choose the configuration to launch.
For one time, you can open the Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+P), and choose "Debug: Select and Start Debugging". Then choose the desired configuration.
If you want to bind it to a shortcut, edit your keybindings.json and add:
{
"key": /* shortcut, e.g. */ "ctrl+alt+k ctrl+alt+k",
"command": "debug.startFromConfig",
"args": /* full launch configuration. you cannot rely on configurations specified in launch.json, unfortunately */ {}
}
Unfortunately, there's no way to apply keybindings per-workspace. See A keybindings.json per workspace in Visual Studio Code.
See Allow key binding for individual launch configurations for more.
I'm clueless what feature came out of which extension, is there a way to have its source displayed?
Also would be interesteed to know if its possible to trace the source code of the features.
The only thing I can think of is checking the package.json files, as even vscode.commands.getCommands() only returns plain strings. This can be done with the vscode.extensions API:
import * as vscode from 'vscode';
export function activate(context: vscode.ExtensionContext) {
setTimeout(() => {
for (const extension of vscode.extensions.all) {
let commands = extension.packageJSON.contributes?.commands;
if (!Array.isArray(commands)) {
continue;
}
for (const command of commands) {
console.log(command.title + " is from " + extension.id);
}
}
}, 2000);
}
Note that all only includes activated extensions, hence the timeout to make sure all extensions that activate on startup are done with their activation.
what feature came out of which extension
Yes, you can do this, taking advantage of VSC's intellisense:
I'm Assuming (1) by feature, you mean a command executable from the command pallette and
Open keybindings.json in vscode
You should see JSON like below; if not, add one like below (you're not going to keep it).
{
"key": ".",
"command": "REPLACE THIS WITH YOUR COMMAND NAME",
"when": "suggestWidgetVisible"
}
Where it says "REPLACE THIS WITH YOUR COMMAND NAME", begin typing the name of the command you're interested in
The VSC suggestion widget will open, showing roughly EXTENSION_NAME.YOUR_COMMAND. If the suggest widget doesn't open, press ctrl+space to open it.
Note the name of the extension; that's what contributed that feature/command. If the name doesn't match an extension, it's probably a core VSC feature
trace the source code of the features
Most extensions are on GitHub, as is the core code for VSC, so you can simply navigate to the relevant repository and seacrch the code for that command.
Check this link out from VS Code documentation.
Here you can see where the extensions are installed by default.
And further, you can access their source code.
Where are extensions installed?
Extensions are installed in a per user extensions folder. Depending on your platform, the location is in the following folder:
Windows %USERPROFILE%\.vscode\extensions
macOS ~/.vscode/extensions
Linux ~/.vscode/extensions
You can change the location by launching VS Code with the --extensions-dir command-line option
About which feature cames from which extension, I'm not sure if it's possible to achive that.
Click on an extension and in the editor that opens showing its readme, click on the Feature Contributions link and you'll see the settings and commands that extension contributes. For example:
Is it possible out of the box or using extensions to add a custom command in the Command Palette in Visual Studio Code like "External Tools" as in the IDE from JetBrains or in Visual Studio?
I would like to be able to run custom bash/cmd command directly from the Command Palette.
You can either use VS Code built-in functionality using shortcuts. Just add to keybindings.json:
{
"key": "cmd+shift+R",
"command": "workbench.action.terminal.sendSequence",
"args": {
"text": "clear; rails server\u000D"
}
},
Or you can take a look at this extension: Command Runner
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=usernamehw.commands
This extension can run it from custom Quick Pick (like command palette, but shows only your items). Command id is commands.openAsQuickPick
There's no api to seamlessly add commands to Command Palette #1422, but it's possible to modify package.json what that extension does when this setting is enabled:
"commands.populateCommandPalette": true,
With this setting it will not update Command Palette until the editor is reloaded. It might be an ok experience if you don't do that very often.
You can use multiCommand Extention to build your custom commands, which you can access through the Command Palette. Ctrl+Shift+P > Multi command > custom command.
I know it's not ideal, but I guess you can open multi command with a key binding and then it's almost what you want. Plus the feature that you can execute multiple commands with this extension.
This guy wrote something where you can customize the toolbar. https://github.com/AdamAnandUS/AdamsTool
Maybe add to it with a new StatusBarItem that registers a command you want to run.
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/extensionAPI/vscode-api#commands.registerCommand
There are also many VS Code Extensions that might do what you want already. https://stackify.com/top-visual-studio-code-extensions/
Go to tools, External tools in visual Studio. Click Add, name the new command then you can point to a batch file command using the browse ellipses. When you save it, you will then see the new menu item under tools.
Is it possible to run simple terminal commands in Command Palette? Or an extension for it?
For example, something like rm unwantedfile.txt would be super useful to do in via command palette rather than having to open up the integrated terminal or do the task via mouse (mainly interested in not having to take my hands off the keyboard).
I know there's Edit with Shell Command, but it doesn't appear to be able to edit outside the file itself.
You can either use VS Code built-in functionality using shortcuts. Just add to keybindings.json:
{
"key": "cmd+shift+R",
"command": "workbench.action.terminal.sendSequence",
"args": {
"text": "clear; rails server\u000D"
}
},
Or you can take a look at this extension, Command Runner, that does exactly what you're looking for.
I press Shift+Enter, but not working, Ctrl+Enter start a new line, but not add semicolon at the end of previous line. Is there a shortcut?
Now there is an extension called Colonize:
Shift+Enter Insert semicolon at the end of line and continue on the same line
Alt+Enter Insert semicolon at the end of line and continue on the new line
Ctrl+Alt+Enter Insert semicolon and stay at the same position
Visual Studio Code doesn't appear to directly support adding a semi-colon to the end of a line via a keyboard shortcut, meaning it'll need a custom extension to support it. Fortunately, Sergii Naumov has created one for us, named (appropriately) 'Trailing Semicolon'.
To install this extension:
Launch Visual Studio Code
Press "Ctrl+P" (or "Command+P" on the Mac)
type "ext install Trailing Semicolon" to search for the extension
With the extension visible below the search box, click the Install Extension icon in the bottom right of the extension. (It's a cloud with an arrow pointing down...)
You will need to restart Visual Studio Code to enable the extension (Visual Studio Code should prompt you to restart once the extension has been successfully downloaded.)
According to Sergii, the default keybinding for the extension is "cmd+;". On my Mac, this meant pressing "Command+;", which worked great.
On my Windows 10 PC, I tried several key combinations ("Window+;" "Ctrl+;" "Alt+;" etc.), and nothing worked. I opened the Keyboard Shortcut preferences (File > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts) and searched for the new extension. I found it listed at the end of the keybindings:
{ "key": "win+;", "command": "extension.trailing-semicolon",
"when": "editorTextFocus" }
The "win" key binding apparently doesn't work. I copied this binding to the keybindings.json file, changed "win+;" to "ctrl+;" and it worked like a charm!
Hope that helps.
I wrote an extension to mimic IntelliJ's complete statement.
Pressing ctrl+; (cmd+; on mac) appends ; to the line end,
and moves cursor to line end.
If the line already ends with ;, pressing ctrl+; just moves cursor to line end.
There is also experimental support for complete structures like class, interface, function, if, switch, for, and while. (Not understanding semantic of languages, so it may not work as you expected.)
You can install it as VSIX at GitHub.
The version vscode marketplace is outdated. (Unfortunately my M$ account has been suspended, thus I cannot update it.)
There is no way to do it by default that I could find. I just had to make do as best I could.
I ended up adding a binding via File>Preferences>Keyboard Shortcuts, and then pressing ; after the shortcut. Having the semicolon is part of the binding is as close as I could get... at least my finger is already over that key
// Place your key bindings in this file to overwrite the defaults
[
{
"key": "ctrl+;",
"command": "cursorEnd",
"when": "editorTextFocus"
}
]
This simply means that Ctrl+; brings you to the end of the line, and then tap ; again.
Update (May 2021)
Started using VSCode Vim keybindings extension a few months ago. Highly recommend it. Out of interest, semi-colon end of the line is A; with vim keys⌨️
at 2021
settings >search for colon
You will find a javascript option to insert the semi-colon.
Try install the following ext then use shortcut: Ctr+; (Cmd+;)
There is a way to have semicolon appended automatically by VSCode.
By default this property is disabled:
For Windows ctrl + ,
For Mac cmd + ,
Settings -> in Search bar type: 'semicolon' -> change values to 'insert' for both JS and TS, save and close.
Now every time on save, VSCode will look for missing semicolons inside the file you're in and append them.
I just started using Visual Studio Code and felt this requirement myself yesterday. After a quick google search I found this nice extension called "Prettier". Being a little new to VSCode it took me a few hours to get it all setup but it works like a charm now. Here are the steps and my setup. I hope it helps others.
My coding environment: VSCode running on a Windows 10 desktop environment connecting to my codebase SMB share hosted on my development machine which is running Ubuntu server 18.04.
Solution Steps
Install node on the Windows desktop
Run, npm install -g prettier
Install the Prettier extension in VSCode
Edit the settings.json file for VSCode and add the following
"editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
"[javascript]": {
"editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode"
}
// Set the default
"editor.formatOnSave": true
Add the .prettierrc file at the root of my codebase on the ubuntu host (e.g.: /var/www/html/tutorials) with the following basic styling configuration
{
"semi": true,
"trailingComma": "all",
"singleQuote": true,
"printWidth": 80
}
Restart VSCode and open the code file
Use the existing VSCode keyboard shortcuts to apply formatting to the entire file (Ctrl+K Ctrl+F) or to a selection (Shift+Alt+F)
Or simply saving the file Ctrl+S adds the formatting while saving the file with no additional work required
Viola!
(March 2022) Missing semi colons can be added automatically without the needing of an extension (*with a little catch ;) They are added every time your code is formatted.
Go to settings: Look for this settings if you are writing javascript:
And/or go to settings: Look for this settings if you are writing typescript:
Go to settings: Look for this settings if you are writing javascript:
Format your code and semi colons will be added \o/ Yeah
*The catch: As the settings says: Your workspace needs to have typescript 3.7 or newer.
I know this is a really old post but Prettier - code formatter for vs code adds the semi colon (amongst other formatting).
ext install esbenp.prettier-vscode
If you need semicolons on Javascript/Typescript using vscode do:
Settings
type "semicolon"
you will have options for Javascript & Tyepscript
select the "insert" option as desired
You can also select semicolons for css, less, or scss
/*******/
You can select the "Show matching extensions" and get some extra help with extensions that address the same issue.
Go to settings: Look for this settings if you are writing javascript: enter image description here
And/or go to settings: Look for this settings if you are writing typescript: enter image description hereGo to settings: Look for this settings if you are writing javascript:
Format your code and semi colons will be added \o/ Yeah
*The catch: As the settings says: Your workspace needs to have typescript 3.7 or newer.
This solution works for me
Add the following configuration in settings.json：
"css.completion.completePropertyWithSemicolon": true
or you can cancel by:
"css.completion.completePropertyWithSemicolon": false
other
"scss.completion.completePropertyWithSemicolon": true,
"less.completion.completePropertyWithSemicolon": true
Add semicolon to the end of the line and go to the next line
Shortcode: ctrl+;
Install plugin: multicomando
ext install ryuta46.multi-command
Edit file: keybindings.json
// Place your key bindings in this file to override the defaults
[
{
"key": "ctrl+;",
"command": "extension.multiCommand.execute",
"args": {
"sequence": [
"cursorEnd",
{ "command": "type", "args": { "text": ";" } },
"lineBreakInsert",
"cursorDown"
]
},
"when": "editorTextFocus"
}
]
This plugin promotes a sequence of commands. Infinite possibilities!
I hope it helps someone!
You can try Semicolon Insertion Shortcut.
It's in Visual Studio's Preferences. Solution from sbi's answer here:
Go to Tools/Options/Environment/Keyboard.
Switch the "Use new shortcut in:" dropdown to "Text Editor".
Pick the Edit.BreakLine command.
In the Press shortcut keys edit pane press Shift+Enter.
Worked for me!
Ctrl+Shift+P and open Preferences:Open keyboard shortcuts (JSON) in VS Code
and insert
{
"key": "tab",
"command":"cursorEnd",
"when":"editorTextFocus"
}
tab is optional, ofc.
Put whatever you want from the keys on the keyboard.