Run Python in VSCode in python shell like IDLE

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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?

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you can run the file in an interactive mode in VSC code terminal by using the parameter -i : python -i py_file.py

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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.

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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:

python interactive

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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.

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