Batch Runner

Quickly run batch (.bat / .cmd) files in the VS Code terminal:

Executing a batch file

Shortcut

If the active document is a batch file, press F5 to execute it.

Context Menu

This extension adds the options to run a batch file when using right click in the explorer.

Button

When a batch file is open in the editor, a small icon is added to the top right corner which can be used to run the file.

Running batch file with arguments

VS Code can show a prompt where you can type in the arguments before executing the batch file.

Ways to run the batch file with arguments:

• Command: "Batch Runner: Run with Arguments" (batch-runner.execBatchFileArgs)
• In the context menu when right clicking a batch file, select "Run with Arguments"
• By clicking the dropdown arrow next to the run button and selecting "Run with Arguments"
  

Running batch file as administrator

Ways to run the batch file with administrator privileges:

• Command: "Batch Runner: Run as Administrator" (batch-runner.execBatchFileAsAdmin)
• Holding down Alt when right clicking a file in the explorer will provide you with the option to run the batch file as administrator.
• By clicking the dropdown arrow next to the run button and selecting "Run as Administrator"

Feedback, Bugs or Requests

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