microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cmake-tools

[Feature] Option to hide terminal after target launch

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enhancement
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Description

### Request Overview

After Build/Run/Edit session, I often find myself hiding a terminal by Close button or shortcut, because Launch Target action re-uses the integrated terminal and it re-appears again on every Launch.

Could we have an option to close it after the target quits? Or to keep the terminal hidden if it was closed before?
I didn't found something obvious.

### Additional Information

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Launch Target action and the integrated-terminal handling in the extension. Compare the requested behaviors: closing the terminal after the target quits, or keeping it hidden when it was already closed. Done means a configurable option implements the chosen behavior without preventing later terminal use.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cmake, typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
62/100

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