Could you not just use a project directory template?
All you need really is a .c(xx|pp|whatever) file, a Makefile, and then the workflow for a new idea is:
cd ~/src;
cp -R c-idea-template foobar;
cd foobar;
$EDITOR test.c*
and in your editor (say vim) just run :make
or write a .sh file with all of the above in it so it's just one step. No complex install procedure, you get all your normal tools and stuff.
Alternaitvely, create a 'test projects' git(hub) project, with the files you want in it, and create a new branch for each idea. That way you get backups as well.
cd ~/src;
cp -R c-idea-template foobar;
cd foobar;
$EDITOR test.c*
and in your editor (say vim) just run :make
or write a .sh file with all of the above in it so it's just one step. No complex install procedure, you get all your normal tools and stuff.
Alternaitvely, create a 'test projects' git(hub) project, with the files you want in it, and create a new branch for each idea. That way you get backups as well.