Streamlining LeetCode Practice: Introducing LeetKick — A Command-Line Tool for Effortless Monorepo Management and Problem Setup
Practicing coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode is a well-known strategy for preparing for technical interviews and honing data structures and algorithms skills. Over the years, many developers have utilized these exercises not only for interview prep but also as a means to explore new programming languages and improve problem-solving skills.
However, the process of setting up each problem—configuring the environment, initializing test files, and organizing solutions—can become tedious, especially when working across multiple languages or managing numerous problems. Managing these solutions in an organized, scalable manner often leads to creating monorepos—single repositories containing various exercises—which can themselves become cumbersome to maintain.
To address these challenges, I developed LeetKick, a versatile command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to automate and simplify the process of fetching LeetCode problems, scaffolding code templates, and managing a structured monorepo setup.
What is LeetKick?
LeetKick is an open-source CLI utility that leverages the LeetCode API to streamline your problem-solving workflow. The tool automatically fetches problems, generates ready-to-code solution files, and sets up tailored testing environments in your preferred programming language—all with minimal commands.
How Does LeetKick Work?
Using LeetKick is straightforward and intuitive:
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Select a Problem
Example: Two Sum -
Fetch a Problem and Generate Files
bash
leetkick fetch two-sum --language typescript
This command retrieves the problem statement, creates a solution file, and configures a test runner suited for TypeScript. -
Write Your Solution
Open the generated file and implement your algorithm. -
Run Tests
bash
leetkick test two-sum --language typescript
This command executes the test suite, validating your solution instantly.
Supported Languages and Compatibility
Currently, LeetKick supports TypeScript, C++, and Kotlin, with additional language support in development. For languages like Kotlin, which perform best within integrated development environments (IDEs), LeetKick generates project structures compatible with tools such as JetBrains IDEs, allowing you to open and develop solutions seamlessly.
Extensibility and Customization
The tool’s
