PowerShell / PowerShell/vscode-powershell

Would like a "Debug" configuration to run in external Posh Console, passing params.

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Area-Configuration Area-Debugging Issue-Enhancement Up for Grabs
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Description

PowerGui, rest its soul, had the option to run the script in an external window. I would not expect this to respect breakpoints and whatnot... I just want to be able to run the script in the external window without having to copy/paste or manually run the script.
I have looked at the debug configurations in launch.json, but I can't figure out how to make the script execute in an external posh console.

While VSCode and the PowerShell add-in are an awesome pair, sometimes I need to see what the script will be like when it runs in the real world. This solution would ease that kind of testing.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

I think the simplest solution would likely be to support a new launch.json configuration that would pop up an external console window, passing the script and command line arguments. This would require no additional UI elements and could be easily communicated.

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Research direction

Start with the launch.json debug configurations and the extension's existing debug entry points. Trace how a script and its parameters are currently passed to the debugger, then define the external Posh Console behavior. Done means a launch configuration runs the script in an external console with command-line parameters without requiring copy/paste.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell, typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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