Terminal Integration - Visual Studio Code

Key Features

Integrated Shell

Access your OS's native shell (bash/zsh/powershell) directly within the editor window.

Multi-Root Support

Open multiple terminals per workspace with separate working directories for different projects.

Custom Profiles

Create named terminal profiles for Python, Node.js, or any custom shell configuration.

Interactive Repl

Run code snippets directly from the editor with real-time feedback in the terminal.

Remote Development

Execute commands on remote servers using SSH within your local editor window.

Script Debugging

Debug shell scripts with breakpoint capabilities and execution tracing.

Common Use Cases

Development Workflows

Streamline project setup, dependency installation, and build/test processes in a single environment.

Container Management

Run Docker commands, manage container lifecycle operations directly within your code editing session.

Script Execution

Write, test, and execute shell scripts with real-time feedback and syntax highlighting.

CI/CD Setup

Replicate pipeline steps locally using identical commands used in CI environments.

Getting Started

Setup Instructions

1. Open Terminal

Press Ctrl+`` or select Terminal → New Terminal from the menu.

2. Custom Shell Settings


"terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "Command Prompt",
"terminal.integrated.fontFamily": "'Cascadia Code', monospace",
"terminal.integrated.fontSize": 14

3. Advanced Usage

Run git status or any custom commands directly in the editor window.

💡 Open Terminal Demo