microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools
How to run the debuggee in the debug console or in the integrated terminal
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Description
I would like to debug a C++ program on linux without installing any additional terminal emulators like Gnome Terminal or XTerm.
Setting "externalConsole" to false doesn't help.
Is there a way to configure the debug session so that it uses VS Code's debug console or the integrated terminal?
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Research direction
No files or tests are named. Start by reviewing the C++ extension's Linux debug configuration handling for externalConsole, then assess whether the debug console or integrated terminal can be selected. Done means providing a supported configuration path or clearly documenting the limitation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, typescript, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100