When PowerShell 6+ is installed, Windows PowerShell is not included in the profiles list by default. To add Windows PowerShell as a profile, choose the Select Default Profile option in the new terminal …

PowerShell in Visual Studio Code PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET that provides a powerful toolset for administrators on any platform. The …

Manual installation To manually install shell integration, the VS Code shell integration script needs to run during your shell's initialization. Where and how to do this depends on the shell and OS you're using. …

Learn how to use hooks in VS Code to execute custom shell commands at key lifecycle points during agent sessions for automation, validation, and policy enforcement.

Install Visual Studio Code on Windows, choose User or System setup, and configure Windows developer tools.

In Visual Studio Code we have support for all common languages including smart code completion and debugging.

Learn how to use built-in tools, MCP tools, and extension tools to extend chat in VS Code with specialized functionality.

Try searching on the internet for your specific shell and exit code (for example, "PowerShell 4294901760") and you might find specific suggestions or known issues related to your terminal …

Based on your operating system configuration, the terminal opens with a default shell like Bash, PowerShell, or Zsh. The shell's working directory starts at the root of the workspace folder. Enter a …

Jan 8, 2026 · Learn what is new in the Visual Studio Code December 2025 Release (1.108).