Cannot run Python Script inside VSCODE terminal

Question

However simple my python script is, I cannot get it running inside VSCODE Terminal by clicking on the "RUN" icon at the top right, whereas it runs fine when called from a CMD window

Answer 1

I had the same problem, this thread helped me I get a syntax error about File "<stdin>", line 1

You are now working inside your Python shell (>>>) while the code you are running (& python "FILENAME.py") is no Python, therefore syntax error.

    exit()

to exit the python shell and return to the PowerShell environment.

Simply

    python

to enter again, to run python code directly

Answer 2

It seems python is not recognized in your PATH variable. I think the 2 ways to fix are to find your python filepath and adding it your User Variables:

• Control panel > System > advanced settings > Advanced tab > Environment Variables
• select PATH and then click edit..
• in a new line add the path to your python installation (ie C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python38-32)

OR, not sure this works out of the box but you could:

• install Python module from within VS Code, published by Microsoft

Answer 3

After editing the PATH as suggested by @mah111, I needed to restart VSCODE application