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alfred-skyblue/vscode-leetcode

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2020-11-08

★ 1Audience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

A VS Code extension that lets you view, solve, test, and submit LeetCode coding problems without leaving your editor.

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    What it does
      Shows LeetCode problems
      Write code in editor
      Test and submit solutions
    Tech stack
      VS Code
      Node.js
      Multi-language support
    Use cases
      Practice interview problems
      Solve algorithms in editor
      Track problem progress
    Audience
      Job seekers
      Developers practicing algorithms

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Practice coding interview problems without switching between browser and editor.

USE CASE 2

Write, test, and submit LeetCode solutions in over a dozen languages.

USE CASE 3

Use the China-based leetcode-cn.com platform alongside the international site.

What is it built with?

VS CodeNode.jsTypeScript

How does it compare?

alfred-skyblue/vscode-leetcode0xkinno/neuralvault0xmayurrr/ai-contractauditor
Stars111
Language—TypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2020-11-08——
MaintenanceDormant——
Setup difficultymoderatehardeasy
Complexity2/54/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires VS Code and Node.js installed, leetcode.com login currently needs a workaround, leetcode-cn.com works more smoothly.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me install and sign into this LeetCode extension inside VS Code.
Prompt 2
Show me how to set my preferred coding language and file storage location in this extension.
Prompt 3
Explain how to test a solution with custom test cases before submitting it.
Prompt 4
Walk me through the login workaround needed for the main leetcode.com endpoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is vscode-leetcode?

A VS Code extension that lets you view, solve, test, and submit LeetCode coding problems without leaving your editor.

Is vscode-leetcode actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2020-11-08).

How hard is vscode-leetcode to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is vscode-leetcode for?

Mainly developer.

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