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Integrated terminal

As explained in Build Applications with Local AI Models on a Mac

A command-line interface embedded within a code editor.

An integrated terminal is a command-line interface inside a code editor. In VS Code, it lets you write code and run commands in one window, without switching applications. section 5.5 section 5.1

The terminal panel uses the same macOS Zsh shell as the standalone terminal. From it, you can run commands such as `ollama run`, `python3`, and file-management commands. section 5.5.1 section 5.5

Table 5.1 Keyboard shortcuts for the VS Code integrated terminal

Shortcut

Action

Ctrl-` (Ctrl-backtick)

Toggle terminal panel

Ctrl-Shift-`

Create a new terminal

Ctrl-Shift-5

Split terminal horizontally

Cmd-` (Mac)

Toggle terminal panel (alternative)

Use these shortcuts to open, toggle, or split the terminal panel in VS Code. section 5.5.1

How Build Applications with Local AI Models on a Mac covers it

How deep it goes
Defines the embedded terminal and gives opening shortcuts and command examples.
Examples
Shows `ollama run`, `python3`, and file-management commands, plus keyboard shortcuts for the terminal panel.
What it assumes
Assumes prior terminal use for Ollama commands while introducing the editor-embedded terminal.
What you can do after
Operate the VS Code terminal by opening its panel and running commands without leaving the editor.
How it connects
Connects VS Code with the Zsh shell, Python, and Ollama commands.

Related concepts

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