compiler-explorer/etc/scripts/ce-properties-wizard/README.md

CE Properties Wizard

An interactive command-line tool for adding custom compilers to your local Compiler Explorer installation.

Features

• Automatic Detection: Detects compiler type and language from the executable path
• Auto-Discovery: Automatically finds and adds all compilers in your PATH
• Interactive Mode: Guided prompts for configuration
• Automation Support: Command-line flags for scripting
• Group Management: Automatically adds compilers to appropriate groups
• Validation: Validates generated properties with propscheck.py
• Safe Updates: Only adds/updates, never removes existing configurations

Requirements

The wizard requires Python 3.10+ and Poetry. The run scripts handle all setup automatically.

Usage

Interactive Mode

Run without arguments for a fully interactive experience:

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh

Windows:

.\run.ps1

Path-First Mode

Provide a compiler path to skip the first prompt:

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /usr/local/bin/g++-13

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\MinGW\bin\g++.exe"

Automated Mode

Use command-line flags to automate the process:

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /usr/local/bin/g++-13 --yes

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\MinGW\bin\g++.exe" --yes

Full Automation Example

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /path/to/compiler \
  --id custom-gcc-13 \
  --name "GCC 13.2.0" \
  --group gcc \
  --options "-std=c++20" \
  --language c++ \
  --yes

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\path\to\compiler.exe" `
  --id custom-gcc-13 `
  --name "GCC 13.2.0" `
  --group gcc `
  --options "-std=c++20" `
  --language c++ `
  --yes

Auto-Discovery

Automatically discover and add all compilers in your PATH:

./auto_discover_compilers.py --dry-run              # Preview what would be found
./auto_discover_compilers.py --languages c++,rust   # Add only C++ and Rust compilers
./auto_discover_compilers.py --yes                  # Add all found compilers automatically

Batch Processing

Add multiple compilers with a simple loop:

Linux/macOS:

for compiler in /opt/compilers/*/bin/*; do
    ./run.sh "$compiler" --yes
done

Windows:

Get-ChildItem "C:\Compilers\*\bin\*.exe" | ForEach-Object {
    .\run.ps1 $_.FullName --yes
}

Command-Line Options

• COMPILER_PATH: Path to the compiler executable (optional in interactive mode)
• --id: Compiler ID (auto-generated if not specified)
• --name: Display name for the compiler
• --group: Compiler group to add to (e.g., gcc, clang)
• --options: Default compiler options
• --language: Programming language (auto-detected if not specified)
• --yes, -y: Skip confirmation prompts
• --non-interactive: Run in non-interactive mode with auto-detected values
• --config-dir: Path to etc/config directory (auto-detected if not specified)
• --verify-only: Only detect and display compiler information without making changes
• --list-types: List all supported compiler types and exit
• --reorganize LANGUAGE: Reorganize an existing properties file for the specified language
• --validate-discovery: Run discovery validation to verify the compiler is detected (default for local environment)
• --env ENV: Environment to target (local, amazon, etc.) - defaults to 'local'

Supported Languages

The wizard currently supports:

Systems Languages:

• C++, C, CUDA
• Rust, Zig, V, Odin
• Carbon, Mojo

Popular Compiled Languages:

• D (DMD, LDC, GDC)
• Swift, Nim, Crystal
• Go, Kotlin, Java

Functional Languages:

• Haskell (GHC)
• OCaml, Scala

.NET Languages:

• C#, F#

Scripting/Dynamic Languages:

• Python, Ruby, Julia
• Dart, Elixir, Erlang

Other Languages:

• Fortran, Pascal, Ada
• COBOL, Assembly (NASM, GAS, YASM)

Compiler Detection

The wizard attempts to detect compiler type by running version commands:

• GCC: --version
• Clang: --version
• Intel: --version
• MSVC: /help
• NVCC: --version
• Rust: --version
• Go: version
• Python: --version

If detection fails, you can manually specify the compiler type.

Configuration Files

The wizard modifies <language>.local.properties files in etc/config/. It:

• Preserves existing content and formatting
• Creates backup files before modification
• Adds compilers to groups by default
• Ensures unique compiler IDs

Examples

Add a custom GCC installation

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /opt/gcc-13.2.0/bin/g++

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\TDM-GCC-64\bin\g++.exe"

Add a cross-compiler

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /usr/bin/arm-linux-gnueabihf-g++ \
  --name "ARM GCC 11.2" \
  --group arm-gcc \
  --yes

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\arm-toolchain\bin\arm-none-eabi-g++.exe" `
  --name "ARM GCC 11.2" `
  --group arm-gcc `
  --yes

Add a Python interpreter

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /usr/local/bin/python3.12 --yes

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\Python312\python.exe" --yes

Verify compiler detection only

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh /usr/bin/g++-13 --verify-only

Windows:

.\run.ps1 "C:\MinGW\bin\g++.exe" --verify-only

List all supported compiler types

Linux/macOS:

./run.sh --list-types

Windows:

.\run.ps1 --list-types

This will output something like:

Detected compiler information:
  Path: /usr/bin/g++-13
  Language: C++
  Compiler Type: gcc
  Version: 13.2.0
  Semver: 13.2.0
  Suggested ID: custom-gcc-13-2-0
  Suggested Name: GCC 13.2.0
  Suggested Group: gcc

Troubleshooting

Compiler not detected

If the wizard can't detect your compiler type, it will prompt you to select one manually.

Permission errors

Ensure you have write permissions to the etc/config directory.

Validation failures

If propscheck.py reports errors, check the generated properties file for syntax issues.

Development

To contribute to the wizard:

1. Format code: ./run.sh --format
2. Check formatting: ./run.sh --format --check
3. Run tests: poetry run pytest (after poetry install)

The --format flag runs black, ruff, and pytype formatters on the codebase.