Contests Sample Tests Downloader for Jetbrains Ide

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Recently, after a long break, I decided to tackle a few Codeforces contest problems again. I fondly remembered those days of manually copying and pasting sample tests into files—a small task that, over time, still added up.

Since I spend most of my coding hours in a JetBrains IDE, I was surprised to find that there wasn’t a tool available on the Marketplace to automate this process. That realization sparked an idea: why not build a simple plugin to streamline this repetitive task and help others who might be facing the same hassle?

And so, the Codeforces Sample Tests Downloader was born—a tool designed to automatically download, parse, and save sample tests directly into chosen directory. It might not seem like a big deal, but for anyone who frequently works with Codeforces problems, it can really save some valuable time and reduce those little mistakes that add up.

Plugin on Marketplace:
Codeforces Sample Tests Downloader

Github: https://github.com/shloksingh10/sample-tests-downloader-jetbrains-plugin

Why I Love It:

Time Efficiency: It automatically downloads and formats sample tests so you can jump right into coding.
Reduced Errors: By eliminating manual copy-pasting, it helps prevent those small errors.
Integrated Workflow: The tool is accessible right from a dedicated sidebar within your IDE—keeping you in the zone.

How to Get Started:

Install the Plugin:

Open your JetBrains IDE (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, CLion, etc.).
Navigate to File > Settings > Plugins (or Preferences > Plugins on macOS).
Search for "Codeforces Sample Tests Downloader" in the Marketplace, install it, and restart your IDE.

Use the Plugin:

Open the Codeforces Samples tool window or click the Codeforces icon on the right-hand side.
Enter your contest ID (e.g., 165) and problem ID (e.g., A).
Check the auto-populated output directory (or choose a different one using the Browse... button).
Click Download Samples to automatically fetch, parse, and save your sample tests.

I hope this small tool can make our coding journey a bit smoother. Feedback and contributions are warmly welcome—let’s make coding easier together!

Happy coding!

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