ChefMate is a CLI tool for automating CodeChef tasks via an interactive menu-driven interface. It streamlines the workflow of logging in, opening contests, solving problems, running demo test cases, submitting solutions, and tracking problem statuses in real time.
- Interactive Mode: User-friendly, arrow-key-driven menu
- Automated Login: Seamlessly sign into CodeChef
- Contest Management: Open contests by ID directly in browser
- Problem Solving Support: Scaffold and open solution files locally
- Demo Test Case Checking: Run and verify sample tests before submission
- Automated Submission: Submit solutions without leaving the terminal
- Problem Tracker: View status (✅ done | 🟡 pending | ❌ wrong)
- Configuration Management: Easily reconfigure user preferences
- Clear Terminal: Wipe the screen for a fresh view
You don’t need to clone any repository — just install via pip:
pip install chefmateThat’s it!
Run ChefMate in interactive mode:
chefmatepython3 -m chefmate.cliYes, it's that easy, just use 'chefmate' and you're ready to go.
On first run, ChefMate will prompt you to configure key settings:
- Username: Your CodeChef username
- Password: Your CodeChef password (input hidden)
- Default Solution Path: Local directory or file path pattern for solutions
- Chrome User Data Directory (optional): Path to Chrome profile data
- Chrome Profile (optional): Profile name within Chrome
- Preferred Language: Language for submissions (C++, Python 3, Java, etc.)
- Preferred Editor: Editor to open solution files (default, VS Code, Sublime, etc.)
When you launch interactive mode, you’ll see a menu:
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ChefMate Interactive Mode
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Use arrow keys to navigate and Enter to select any of the following:
| Option | Description | Example GIF/Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Login | Authenticate with CodeChef |  |
| Open Contest | Open a CodeChef contest by ID in your browser |  |
| Solve Problems | Scaffold and open solution templates locally |  |
| Check Demo test cases | Run sample tests on your solution |  |
| Submit Solution | Submit your solution to CodeChef |  |
| Problem Tracker | View current status of each problem |  |
| Re-configure ChefMate | Update any configuration options | |
| Clear Terminal | Clear your terminal screen | |
| Logout | Sign out of your CodeChef session | |
| Exit / Logout and Exit | Quit interactive mode (and logout if selected) |
This project is released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.