exercism

CLI for Exercism coding practice platform

TLDR

Configure with token

$ exercism configure --token=[your_token]

Download exercise

$ exercism download --track=[python] --exercise=[hello-world]

Submit solution

$ exercism submit [solution.py]

List available tracks

$ exercism tracks

Show workspace path

$ exercism workspace

Open exercise in browser

$ exercism open [path/to/exercise]

exercism is the CLI for Exercism, a platform for learning programming languages through practice exercises. It downloads exercises, submits solutions, and manages your local workspace.The tool integrates with the Exercism website, allowing iteration on exercises with mentor feedback. It supports dozens of programming language tracks.

PARAMETERS

configure

Set up CLI with API token.

download

Download an exercise.

submit

Submit solution for review.

tracks

List available language tracks.

workspace

Show workspace directory.

open

Open exercise in browser.

--track name

Programming language track.

--exercise name

Exercise name.

--token token

API token for authentication.

--force

Overwrite existing files.

CONFIGURATION

~/.config/exercism/user.json

Stores API token, workspace path, and user preferences.

INSTALL

sudo dnf install exercism

brew install exercism

nix profile install nixpkgs#exercism

CAVEATS

Requires Exercism account and API token. Internet connection needed for downloads. Workspace path should be configured correctly. Some exercises require specific language versions.

HISTORY

Exercism was founded by Katrina Owen in 2013 as a platform for deliberate practice in programming. The CLI enables offline work on exercises with integration to the web platform for submission and mentoring.

RESOURCES

Source code · Homepage