prompt-toolkit / prompt-toolkit/python-prompt-toolkit

syntax highlight not working in vscode terminal

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Description

i found ipython only input has no syntax highlighting in vscode terminal , and i read the source code of ipython finally find it use prompt-toolkit to handle prompt , and input . so come here to ask help
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/14236

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Start by reproducing the reported IPython input behavior in a VS Code terminal, then read the prompt-toolkit integration referenced in the issue and compare it with a terminal where highlighting works. Done means syntax highlighting is restored for IPython input in the affected VS Code terminal.

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Tech stack
python, vscode
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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