microsoft/vscode-python-environments

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VS Code extension for Python environment and package management

Stars: 138
Forks: 62
Open beginner issues: 0
Indexed issues: 129
Avg merge: 1d 4h
Merged PRs (30d): 35

Dominant language: TypeScript
License: MIT
Last GitHub push: Sep 18, 2026
Latest indexed: Sep 19, 2026
Contributing guide: Contributing guide
Code of conduct: Code of conduct
Beginner labels: help wanted

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129 open issues indexed

Localization support for Environments extension Open

feature-request translation-needed

Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 35/100

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1443 · Opened Apr 7, 2026
Python ENV switching (bottom right corner) not working Open

triage-needed

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1466 · 4 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Apr 7, 2026
Startup stalls and Python environments appear missing during activation Open

bug important meta

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1434 · 4 comments · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Apr 3, 2026
IndentationError when executing nested for-loops via “Run Selection/Line in Python Terminal” Open

*out-of-scope

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1421 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Apr 2, 2026
Automated terminal activation kills all running tasks in terminals Open

area-activation area-terminal

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1375 · 3 comments · 4 reactions · 1 assignee · Opened Mar 22, 2026
Visual Studio Code failed to recognize default python interpreter path Open

triage-needed

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1363 · 21 comments · 5 reactions · 1 assignee · Opened Mar 13, 2026
Have a button on env file notification Open

area-terminal debt help wanted

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1343 · 1 assignee · Opened Mar 11, 2026
[Python Environments] "venv" Open

~info-needed

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1738 · 2 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Mar 3, 2026
Support `uv run` as an optional default run action. Open

area-environment feature-request help wanted needs community feedback

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1281 · 1 comment · 47 reactions · 2 assignees · Opened Feb 25, 2026
pipenv not returning environment following reload Open

bug

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1206 · 1 assignee · Opened Feb 6, 2026
Improve testability of environment managers by creating a mock/fake NativePythonFinder Open

enhancement testing

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1159 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Feb 3, 2026
Python extension prompts blocking Copilot agent flow Open

confirmation-pending

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1138 · 2 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Feb 2, 2026
Add more terminal related tests Open

area-terminal debt

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1130 · 1 assignee · Opened Jan 29, 2026
[Python Environments] Environment file pop-up Open

area-environment feature-request

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1092 · 4 comments · 3 reactions · 3 assignees · Opened Jan 9, 2026
Consider removing shell integration setting check Open

area-activation area-terminal debt

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1091 · 1 assignee · Opened Jan 9, 2026
Feature Request: activate default project python/conda environment when launching a task Open

area-activation area-terminal feature-request

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1053 · 4 comments · 3 reactions · 1 assignee · Opened Dec 10, 2025
launching a local integrated terminal from wsl will look for linux location for venv Open

area-activation area-terminal bug

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#1027 · 3 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Dec 4, 2025
Configure environment via VSCode settings? Open

area-environment feature-request question

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#981 · 4 comments · 2 reactions · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 12, 2025
ShellStartup auto-activation adds newline Open

area-terminal area-terminal-fish bug

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#974 · 11 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 10, 2025
Compatibility with Other Extensions Open

feature-request needs spike

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#970 · 1 comment · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 6, 2025
Write tests for API surface Open

debt needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#969 · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 6, 2025
Avoid using /* eslint-disable @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any */ Open

debt needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#965 · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 6, 2025
Update activation wiki Open

debt

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#963 · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 6, 2025
Experimental roll out shell startup as default Open

area-activation area-terminal debt feature-request

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#962 · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 6, 2025
Expose helper for resolving python-env search paths (getAllExtraSearchPaths) Open

area-api feature-request help wanted needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#960 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Nov 5, 2025
SimpleDebounce should be a disposable Open

debt needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#954 · 2 comments · 1 reaction · 3 assignees · Opened Oct 25, 2025
Bring cancellable async timeout from core Open

debt needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#953 · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Oct 24, 2025
Support cancelling when searching for dependencies Open

area-environment feature-request

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#924 · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Oct 10, 2025
support poetry path setting Open

area-environment feature-request needs proposal

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#918 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Oct 9, 2025
allow usage of non-global uv executable Open

feature-request needs community feedback

Difficulty 3/5 1-2 days Newbie friendliness 45/100

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#812 · 4 comments · 10 reactions · Opened Sep 8, 2025
Feature Request: Easily Add Folder to PYTHONPATH from VS Code UI Open

feature-request needs community feedback

Difficulty 5/5 Over a week Newbie friendliness 25/100

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#735 · 5 comments · 16 reactions · Opened Aug 19, 2025
shellStartup notification should describe the changes to be made Open

debt

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#972 · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Aug 18, 2025
warning about global env while venv was activated Open

bug

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#763 · 8 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Aug 4, 2025
Feature request: repair environment Open

feature-request needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#666 · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Jul 29, 2025
The automatic activation mechanism has been damaged Open

area-activation bug important needs spike

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#664 · 35 comments · 2 assignees · Opened Jul 29, 2025
Extension breaks python envy and associated use-case Open

bug needs proposal

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#661 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Jul 28, 2025
Conda environment activation does not work for R terminals Open

area-environment area-terminal feature-request

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#639 · 6 comments · 2 assignees · Opened Jul 24, 2025
Button to refresh select environment Open

feature-request help wanted needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#630 · 1 assignee · Opened Jul 23, 2025
Diagnose Issues with Copilot Open

feature-request needs proposal

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#592 · 1 comment · 3 reactions · 1 assignee · Opened Jul 2, 2025
Extension Experimentation and Roll Out Open

feature-request meta

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#581 · 12 comments · 5 reactions · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 30, 2025
publish pet binary Open

debt needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#574 · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 27, 2025
switch to dependency groups for new package flow Open

feature-request needs spike

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#533 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 12, 2025
Select environment for project created with template if no new venv creation Open

feature-request

Difficulty 4/5 3-5 days Newbie friendliness 35/100

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#518 · Opened Jun 10, 2025
Environment Manager -> Set as Project Environment should pre-select the environments it's already used in Open

feature-request needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#489 · 1 reaction · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 4, 2025
"Auto find" could be in the same quickpick Open

feature-request help wanted needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#479 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 4, 2025
Environment Manager viewlet - no visual indicatior on the currently selected environment. Open

feature-request ux

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#476 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 4, 2025
Offer to create folder/workspace in 'Add as Python Project' flow Open

feature-request help wanted needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#470 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened Jun 4, 2025
Polish recommending Envs in Configure Python Env Tool Open

feature-request needs proposal

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#447 · 1 comment · 1 assignee · Opened May 26, 2025
Explore a Python Run Command Tool Open

feature-request needs proposal

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#418 · 1 assignee · Opened May 15, 2025
feature request: supports `requires-python` in "create environment.." flow Open

feature-request help wanted needs PR

microsoft/vscode-python-environments#412 · 1 reaction · 2 assignees · Opened May 14, 2025

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