Who should use C/C++ Compiler explorer?

C/C++ Compiler explorer is an open-source project built for C and C++ developers using Visual Studio Code.

Does C/C++ Compiler explorer have a free plan?

Yes — C/C++ Compiler explorer is free to use.

What platforms does C/C++ Compiler explorer run on?

C/C++ Compiler explorer runs on the web.

Is C/C++ Compiler explorer still active?

Unverified. C/C++ Compiler explorer has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

Who develops C/C++ Compiler explorer?

C/C++ Compiler explorer is developed by Harikrishnan.

How long has C/C++ Compiler explorer been around?

C/C++ Compiler explorer first shipped in 2018.

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C/C++ Compiler explorer

Name: C/C++ Compiler explorer
Author: Harikrishnan

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

A Visual Studio Code extension that displays disassembly output and its relationships to C/C++ source code. It supports developers who need to inspect compiled assembly alongside source while debugging or analyzing generated code.

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Overview

4 features

C/C++ Compiler explorer sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It helps developers relate compiled disassembly output back to the corresponding C/C++ source code. It is built as an open-source project for C and C++ developers using Visual Studio Code. C/C++ Compiler explorer is free to use. C/C++ Compiler explorer is available on the web.

Behind C/C++ Compiler explorer is Harikrishnan, and it first shipped in 2018. Among its 4 catalogued features are disassembly view, source mapping, and assembly visualization.

Disassembly view
Source mapping
Assembly visualization
C/C++ support

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

Browser

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 09:03 UTC
C/C++ Compiler explorer verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about C/C++ Compiler explorer

What is C/C++ Compiler explorer?: C/C++ Compiler explorer helps developers relate compiled disassembly output back to the corresponding C/C++ source code. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use C/C++ Compiler explorer?: C/C++ Compiler explorer is an open-source project built for C and C++ developers using Visual Studio Code.
Does C/C++ Compiler explorer have a free plan?: Yes — C/C++ Compiler explorer is free to use.
What platforms does C/C++ Compiler explorer run on?: C/C++ Compiler explorer runs on the web.
Is C/C++ Compiler explorer still active?: Unverified. C/C++ Compiler explorer has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who develops C/C++ Compiler explorer?: C/C++ Compiler explorer is developed by Harikrishnan.
How long has C/C++ Compiler explorer been around?: C/C++ Compiler explorer first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: C and C++ developers using Visual Studio Code
Model: Open source
Solves: Helps developers relate compiled disassembly output back to the corresponding C/C++ source code.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: harikrishnan94.cxx-compiler-explorer

Developer

Harikrishnan

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 91
Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: c-c-compiler-explorer-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 27 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=harikrishnan94.cxx-compiler-explorer

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