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exe Runner

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on the VS Code Marketplace and has been in the index since 23 Sep 2026. How this is checked

exe Runner is a Visual Studio Code extension that launches .exe files directly from the editor. It is intended for Windows developers who need to run compiled programs or executable tools during development.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

3 features

Purpose: Lets developers run Windows .exe files from Visual Studio Code without switching to a separate terminal or file explorer.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Visual Studio Code developers working with Windows executables

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, windows

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: unknown.

exe Runner sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It lets developers run Windows .exe files from Visual Studio Code without switching to a separate terminal or file explorer. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for Visual Studio Code developers working with Windows executables. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and Windows.

Brandon Fowler builds and maintains exe Runner, and it first shipped in 2020. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 3 catalogued features are executable launching, editor integration, and command palette support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Executable launching
  • Editor integration
  • Command palette support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
vscode-extensionwindows-executablesdeveloper-utilitiesprocess-launching

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Connectors
vscode
Runs on
BrowserWindows

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tierStore listing found

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed23 Sep · 00:23 UTC
    exe Runner seen via VS Code Marketplace
    Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about exe Runner

What is exe Runner?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Exe Runner lets developers run Windows .exe files from Visual Studio Code without switching to a separate terminal or file explorer. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use exe Runner?
Inferred · not functionally tested: exe Runner is a B2B product built for Visual Studio Code developers working with Windows executables.
Is exe Runner free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — exe Runner is free to use.
What platforms does exe Runner run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: exe Runner runs on the web and Windows.
Is exe Runner still maintained?
Unverified. exe Runner 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.
What projects are similar to exe Runner?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Command Runner, Easy Task Runner, and Lex Runner.Command RunnerEasy Task RunnerLex Runner
Who develops exe Runner?
exe Runner is developed by Brandon Fowler.
When did exe Runner launch?
exe Runner first shipped in 2020.

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