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Lex Runner

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on the VS Code Marketplace and has been in the index since 3 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Lex Runner adds Flex/Lex language support to VS Code and Cursor, including syntax highlighting, compilation, execution, input-file handling, and compiler diagnostics. It is intended for developers and students working with lexer specifications and related C or C++ toolchains.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Helps developers write, compile, run, and diagnose Flex/Lex programs directly in VS Code or Cursor.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers working with Flex/Lex and compiler toolchains

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, macos, linux

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Record sources: unknown.

Lex Runner sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It helps developers write, compile, run, and diagnose Flex/Lex programs directly in VS Code or Cursor. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for developers working with Flex/Lex and compiler toolchains. Basis unknown · not verified: Lex Runner costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Akshaj Bisht builds and maintains Lex Runner, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include syntax highlighting, compile and run, and input files.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Syntax highlighting
  • Compile and run
  • Input files
  • Compiler diagnostics
  • Cursor support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
flex-lexerlex-developmentcompiler-toolingvscode-extension

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed3 Sep · 00:22 UTC
    Lex Runner seen via VS Code Marketplace
    Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Lex Runner

What does Lex Runner do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Lex Runner helps developers write, compile, run, and diagnose Flex/Lex programs directly in VS Code or Cursor. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Lex Runner for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Lex Runner is a consumer product built for developers working with Flex/Lex and compiler toolchains.
Is Lex Runner free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Lex Runner is free to use.
What platforms does Lex Runner run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Lex Runner runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is Lex Runner still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
Who develops Lex Runner?
Lex Runner is developed by Akshaj Bisht.
How long has Lex Runner been around?
Lex Runner first shipped in 2026.

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