Running simple terminal commands in command palette VS Code

Question

Is it possible to run simple terminal commands in Command Palette? Or an extension for it?

For example, something like rm unwantedfile.txt would be super useful to do in via command palette rather than having to open up the integrated terminal or do the task via mouse (mainly interested in not having to take my hands off the keyboard).

I know there's Edit with Shell Command, but it doesn't appear to be able to edit outside the file itself.

Answer 1

You can either use VS Code built-in functionality using shortcuts. Just add to keybindings.json:

{
  "key": "cmd+shift+R",
  "command": "workbench.action.terminal.sendSequence",
  "args": {
    "text": "clear; rails server\u000D"
  }
},

Or you can take a look at this extension, Command Runner, that does exactly what you're looking for.