Running Shell Commands in Visual Studio Code

To run shell commands using Visual Studio Code.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Visual Studio Code
• A terminal installed (e.g., Bash, Zsh, Command Prompt, PowerShell)

Steps to Run Shell Commands

1. Open Visual Studio Code: Launch Visual Studio Code from your desktop or terminal.

2. Open a Workspace or Folder:

   • Click on File in the top menu.
   • Select Open Folder....
   • Choose the folder where you want to run your shell commands.

3. Open the Integrated Terminal:

   • You can open the terminal by navigating to View > Terminal or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+` (Ctrl + backtick).

4. Select Your Shell:

   • Click on the drop-down arrow next to the + icon in the terminal panel.
   • Select your preferred shell (e.g., Bash, Zsh, PowerShell).

5. Run Your Shell Command:

   • Type your shell command in the terminal and press Enter.

   For example:

   echo "Hello, World!"