Struggling With Codeforces’ UI? There’s a Free Extension That Fixes It
Struggling With Codeforces’ UI? There’s a Free Extension That Fixes It
If you’ve ever solved a Codeforces problem, you know the drill: read the statement in one tab, open a second tab for your editor, a third to run test cases, maybe a fourth for notes, and a fifth to check the problem’s difficulty or tags. By the time you’re actually solving anything, you’ve already burned a few minutes just navigating.
Leetify for Codeforces is a free Chrome extension built to fix exactly that. It doesn’t try to replace Codeforces — it just wraps a better workflow around it.
What It Actually Does
Leetify turns the Codeforces problem page into a single, focused workspace instead of a scattered set of tabs. Once installed, it reshapes any problem page automatically. No configuration needed.
Here’s what you get:
- Split-pane workspace — the problem statement and a code editor sit side by side, with resizable panels.
- VS Code–style editor — syntax highlighting, line numbers, active-line highlighting, and the shortcuts you already know.
- Built-in testcase panel — run sample tests (and add your own custom ones) without scrolling up and down the page.
- One-click submission — submit straight from the editor pane, no tab switching.
- Difficulty ratings & topic tags — shown clearly and color-coded across problem lists, not just individual pages.
- Notes for every problem — jot down mistakes, tricks, editorial takeaways, DP transitions, graph patterns, etc., attached directly to that problem. All notes are collected into a searchable personal notebook, with pinning and tag filters.
- Practice analytics — solve streaks, a GitHub-style activity heatmap, rating trends, topic-depth breakdowns, and a rough read on “readiness” for your next rating band.
- Smarter language selector — your commonly used compilers pinned to the top.
- Dark mode — built for late-night contest grinding.
- Works across the whole site — problemset, contests, gym, and mashups.
Why It’s Worth Mentioning
A lot of competitive programmers genuinely like Codeforces’ classic, lightweight interface — and Leetify’s creator has said explicitly that the goal isn’t to change Codeforces, just to cut down on the tab-juggling around it. You can toggle between the original and the enhanced view, so it’s an opt-in improvement rather than a takeover.
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It’s also still early — recent version was v0.1.5 at time of writing — and being actively shaped by community feedback on the extension’s Codeforces blog posts. If you’ve got opinions on what’s missing, the developer seems to genuinely be listening.
Try It
- Chrome Web Store: search “Leetify for Codeforces” or install it directly from the extension page.
- Demo/website: leetify-dun.vercel.app
- Free, no account required.
If you spend a lot of time on Codeforces and the constant tab-switching bugs you, it’s worth two minutes to try out.
Credits
Leetify was built by Ayush. You can follow the project’s progress and announcements on their Codeforces blog.
Not affiliated with Codeforces or the Leetify team — just sharing a tool that’s made practicing more pleasant.
