VS Code Terminal Shell Integration (Windows)

To avoid “The terminal is awaiting input” and similar prompts, VS Code needs Terminal Shell Integration enabled and a supported shell.

Problem:
If you see “The terminal is awaiting input” or similar prompts, VS Code needs Terminal Shell Integration enabled and a supported shell.

Required VS Code settings (settings.json):

{
    "terminal.integrated.shellIntegration.enabled": true,
    "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "PowerShell 7",
    "terminal.integrated.profiles.windows": {
        "PowerShell 7": {
            "path": "C:\\Program Files\\PowerShell\\7\\pwsh.exe"
        }
    }
}

After changing settings:

• Close all terminals
• Reload VS Code window

Still seeing the message?
You are likely using Windows PowerShell 5.1, which has unreliable shell integration.

Fix (one-time per machine):

• Install PowerShell 7:

  • Microsoft Docs

  • Or run:
    

    winget install Microsoft.PowerShell
    

PowerShell 7 fully supports VS Code terminal integration and resolves command/input detection issues.