Kate
KDE 4: via Build Plugin
This can be used to execute the current file (if file permissions are set to executable and Shebang in first line is present)
Enable via
Settings -> Configure Kate -> Plugins -> Build Plugin
In the "Build Output" window, at the bottom of Kate, enter the following minimal settings:
Working directory = %d Quick compile = %f
You might want to define a shortcut for this using Settings->Configure Shortcuts->Quick compile
KDE 3: via Plugin External Tools
This can be used to execute the current file (if executable)
Label: Run (tm) Script: konsole -e bash -c 'cd "%directory"; "./%filename" ; read -p "Enter to close" ' Executeable: konsole Save: Current Document
You might want to define a shortcut for this using Settings->Configure Shortcuts->External Tools