I am well aware of the thread How to execute Python code from within Visual Studio Code
But none of them shows how to get the >>> python shell running with the file imported. Cuz I would like to call functions separately.
I understand that I can get the python shell going by simply typling python in the terminal but the functions in the python file have to manually imported everytime.
Is there a way to run files in VSCode like in IDLE?
you can run the file in an interactive mode in VSC code terminal by using the parameter -i : python -i py_file.py
Install the Python Extension, then press Ctrl+Shift+P (Command+Shift+P) and type Python: Start REPL. Click the command, and you'll get an interactive Python console.
Assuming you have the official Python extension installed, you can search the command list (Ctrl+Shift+P) for "Python interactive" and you'll see several options that allow to do different variations of this:
To build on the answer already provided, you can automatically run in interactive mode by changing your settings:
Go under File>Preferences>Settings. Search for "arguments" in the search bar. Then under "Python › Terminal: Launch Args", click on the link "Edit in settings.json". Once settings.json is open, add "-i" with the quotation marks. It should look something like that:
{
"workbench.colorTheme": "Default High Contrast",
"terminal.integrated.localEchoEnabled": "off",
"terminal.integrated.shellIntegration.enabled": false,
"python.terminal.launchArgs": [
"-i"
]
}
Now, it will pass the argument -i every time you run.
Not sure if this was figured out or not, but I was having a similar question. How to simply use something like IDLE (the known '>>>' shell prompt) inside VSCodesee w/o chasing down plugins and their settings? I noticed that no answer was marked confirmed and although insightful, not what I was looking for.
I use Mac and while trying different things to address this, I found that by using/copying the path in the Python Launcher settings I got what I was looking for. Then, I validated the equivalent for Windows. Please see below.
Windows: If you are using Windows, from your Terminal pane/window in VSCode, enter the path to your python.exe, including the executable name. It is located within the "User > AppData" directory.
For example: C:\Users\YOUR_USER_ID\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python310\python.exe
Note that AppData is a hidden folder, so may have to change your view settings in Explorer to show Hidden Items.
MAC: If you are using MAC, from your Terminal pane/window in VSCode, enter the path to your interpreter
For example: /usr/local/bin/python3
Note: You can also do this directly from a CMD, PowerShell or a Terminal(Mac) window without having to launch IDLE, VSCode or any other coding/scripting app.
