Elixir REPL

A VS Code extension for interacting with an Elixir IEx session.

Features

• Starts an IEx session with iex -S mix.
• Allows sending recompile() to the IEx session.
• Allows sending selected text (or current line) from the editor to the IEx session.
• Allows clearing the IEx session.
• Allows adding extra params to the IEx session start

Usage

Shortcut or command	Description
ctrl+x ctrl+x	Starts a session (or opens it's terminal in case it's been open)
ctrl+x c	Recompiles project
ctrl+x .	Evaluates current line or current selection
ctrl+x backspace	Starts a session

To configure more options to IEx session start, look for "Configure IEx Parameters" under "Elixir REPL" category.

Building it

Firstly install vsce globally:

npm install -g @vscode/vsce

Install project's deps:

npm install

Run build & package (compilation runs automatically):

vsce package

After that, you should find the vsix file in the root, which you can install:

code --install-extension my-file.vsix