chefmate 1.0.3

Automation tool for CodeChef

ChefMate

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.

Features

• 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

Installation

You don’t need to clone any repository — just install via pip:

pip install chefmate

That’s it!

Usage

Run ChefMate in interactive mode:

python main.py interactive

If you have set up an entry point, you can also run:

chefmate interactive

Initial Configuration

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.)

Interactive Mode Options

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)

Visual Walkthrough

Start ChefMate

Logging In

Opening a Contest

Solving Problems

Checking Demo Test Cases

Submitting a Solution

Problem Tracker

License

This project is released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.