Haskell-Run: VS Code Extension

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Haskell Run - VS Code Extension

Haskell Run is a simple VS Code extension that allows users to run Haskell code with a single button click.

Features

  • One-click execution of Haskell programs.
  • Run individual functions directly from the editor.
  • Automatic detection of function names to prompt for arguments if required.
  • Supports GHCi integration for interactive execution.
  • Works with all VS Code versions (starting from 1.76.0 and above).

Usage Guide

Running a Haskell File

  1. Open any .hs file in VS Code.
  2. Click the Run Haskell :arrow_forward: button in the editor toolbar.
  3. The output will be displayed in the VS Code terminal.

Running a Specific Function

  1. Highlight the function you want to run.
  2. Right-click and select Run Haskell Function.
  3. If the function requires arguments, an input box will appear where you can enter them.
  4. Press Enter, and the function will execute in GHCi.

:hammer_and_wrench: Installation

From VS Code Marketplace:

  1. Open VS Code and navigate to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
  2. Search for Haskell Run.
  3. Click Install and restart VS Code if necessary.

From GitHub:

  1. Clone this repository:
    git clone https://github.com/midhunann/Haskell-Run.git
  2. Open the project in VS Code.
  3. Install dependencies:
    npm install
  4. Run the extension in development mode:
    npm run compile
code --extensionDevelopmentPath=.

Motive

While working with Haskell, students and developers often face challenges with manual compilation and execution of functions. Haskell Run was created to simplify this process, allowing users to:

  • Run Haskell scripts effortlessly with a single click.
  • Execute individual functions without needing to manually type them in the terminal.
  • Improve workflow efficiency by integrating execution seamlessly within VS Code.

Configuration

This extension automatically detects GHC and GHCi installations. If GHCi is not found, ensure it is installed and available in your system path.

Troubleshooting

  • If the extension does not run your Haskell file, ensure GHCi is installed and accessible via the command line.
  • For Windows users, add GHCi to the system PATH.
  • If you encounter permission issues, try running VS Code as an administrator.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Feel free to open issues, fork the repository, and submit pull requests.

Feedback & Support

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