Macaulay2 (M2)-codespace

Codespace setup for Macaulay2 (M2)

🚀 How to Create Your Own M2-Codespace Repository

There are two easy ways to set up your own Macaulay2-enabled Codespace:

✅ Option 1: Fork This Repository

1. Visit fragandi/M2-codespace.

2. Click "Fork" (top-right) to copy it to your GitHub account.

3. Open your new forked repository and click "Code" → "Create codespace on main".

You're ready to start using Macaulay2 in your own Codespace!

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🛠️ Option 2: Set Up a Fresh Repository Manually

1. Create a new GitHub repository in your account.
2. Copy the entire .devcontainer/ folder from fragandi/M2-codespace into your repo.
3. (Recommended) Also copy the following for a smoother experience:
   • The M2codes/ folder (Macaulay2 example files)
   • The image_files folder and README.md file (for guidance and troubleshooting)
4. Push your changes and create a Codespace from the repository.

This option gives you more flexibility to customize your setup while keeping the essential Macaulay2 environment.

Troubleshooting

The first time that you create a Codespace, the code in the .devcontainer will automatically install Macaulay2. This might take several minutes. When the installation is complete, you should see the message

✅ Macaulay2 installed successfully!

Below are common troubleshooting fixes.

1. Reload the VS Code window to apply all settings:

   • Press Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
   • Search for and select: Reload Window

2. Check the Codespace creation log to confirm Macaulay2 was installed correctly:

• Open the Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
• Search for and select: Codespaces: View Creation Log
• Look for confirmation messages like:

  ✅ Macaulay2 installed successfully!
  

3. Fix Macaulay2 executable path errors: If you see an error like “Cannot find Macaulay2 executable”, it's likely caused by conflicting user settings.

• To confirm this executable path error
• Go to the extension settings as shown in the image below:

• If your path is different than what it shows in the image above try the step below:

👉 To fix this, turn off Settings Sync in VS Code:

• Open the Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)

• Search for:

  > Settings Sync: Turn Off
  

• Confirm when prompted.

• Reload the window or delete the existing codespace and create a new one if necessary.

✅ Following all these steps ensures that only the settings configured in this repository are applied and Macaulay2 is ready to use inside your Codespace.

Macaulay2 documentation website:

• Visit: The Macaulay2 Language