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leetcode-opensource/vscode-leetcode

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TLDR

A VS Code extension that brings LeetCode coding challenges directly into your editor, letting you browse problems, write solutions, and submit them without leaving VS Code.

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    What it does
      Browse LeetCode problems
      Write and submit solutions
      View community answers
    Features
      Difficulty filter
      Multi-language support
      Session management
    Tech Stack
      TypeScript
      Node.js
      VS Code API
    Audience
      Job seekers
      Coding students
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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Practice algorithm problems for a job interview inside VS Code without switching to a browser

USE CASE 2

Browse LeetCode problems by difficulty and topic and solve them in your preferred language

USE CASE 3

Submit solutions and compare them to top community answers without leaving your editor

Tech stack

TypeScriptNode.jsVS Code API

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

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In plain English

This is a Visual Studio Code extension that lets you browse, open, and solve LeetCode coding problems without leaving your code editor. LeetCode is a popular platform where developers practice algorithm and data structure problems, often to prepare for technical job interviews. This extension brings that experience directly into VS Code. Once installed, a sidebar panel called the LeetCode Explorer appears. You can browse all LeetCode problems from there, filter by difficulty or topic, search by keyword, and click any problem to open it as a file in your editor. The problem description can appear in comments at the top of the file. When you are ready, two buttons appear in the editor to test your solution with custom inputs or submit it directly to LeetCode. The extension also shows the top-voted community solution for each problem if you want to compare. The extension supports the international leetcode.com site and the Chinese leetcode.cn site. It works with a wide range of programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, Rust, and about a dozen more. You can switch your preferred language in settings. LeetCode sessions are also manageable from within the editor. One notable issue the README mentions: logging into the international leetcode.com endpoint no longer works via the standard login flow, due to changes on LeetCode's side. The README provides a workaround using third-party account connections or cookie-based login. The Chinese endpoint does not have this problem. Installation requires VS Code 1.30.1 or newer and Node.js version 10 or higher on your machine.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me solve the LeetCode Two Sum problem in Python using the vscode-leetcode extension
Prompt 2
Show me how to configure vscode-leetcode to use JavaScript and filter problems by Easy difficulty
Prompt 3
I am preparing for Google interviews, set up vscode-leetcode and suggest a study plan for top array problems
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