This lightweight VS Code extension supercharges your Metaflow dev workflow:

1. Develop a flow
2. Run the flow with Ctrl + Opt + R
3. Point at a step, edit it, and spin it with Ctrl + Opt + S for quick results ⚡
4. Rinse and repeat 2-3

The extension automatically:

• Detects the current function name (def or async def)
• Saves the file before running
• Executes the command in the file’s directory
• Reuses a shared terminal session

1. Clone or copy this repository to a local folder

2. Install the VSCE packager (if not already):

   npm install -g @vscode/vsce

3. Build the .vsix package:

   vsce package

   This creates a file like:

   metaflow-dev-0.0.7.vsix 

4. Install it in VS Code:

   • Open Command Palette → Extensions: Install from VSIX...

   • Choose the generated .vsix file or run in terminal:

     code --install-extension metaflow-dev-0.0.7.vsix

5. Reload VS Code window. You’re good to go.

You can modify the script names or keybindings in package.json:

"keybindings": [ { "command": "extension.runPythonFunction", "key": "ctrl+alt+r" }, { "command": "extension.spinPythonFunction", "key": "ctrl+alt+s" } ]