How do I run my .NET console app in the integrated terminal instead of opening a new windows terminal?

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How do I run my .NET console app in the integrated terminal instead of opening a new windows terminal?

Nor dy 0

Whenever you run or debug your .NET Console App, it opens a new windows terminal where the program is run. Isn't there a way to instead make that process headless and only show it in the integrated terminal or something? VSCode has a similar feature.

Anonymous

2023-09-21T09:20:44.98+00:00

Hi @Nor dy , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

Is there any update in this issue?
Nor dy 0 Reputation points

2023-09-21T09:55:01.11+00:00

I cannot find the mentioned option, using Visual Studio 2022
Anonymous

2023-09-26T07:09:58.1766667+00:00

Hi @Nor dy , Sorry for late reply.

After testing, in some projects, such as asp.net core, there is an integrated terminal option.

You can also get the output directly if you run the exe directly in the built-in command prompt.

If you want to use the run key and built-in output, it seems that this function is not available at the moment.

You can go to Developer Community to submit a feature request.

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Anonymous

2023-09-21T09:20:44.98+00:00

Hi @Nor dy , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

Is there any update in this issue?
Nor dy 0 Reputation points

2023-09-21T09:55:01.11+00:00

I cannot find the mentioned option, using Visual Studio 2022
Anonymous

2023-09-26T07:09:58.1766667+00:00

Hi @Nor dy , Sorry for late reply.

After testing, in some projects, such as asp.net core, there is an integrated terminal option.

You can also get the output directly if you run the exe directly in the built-in command prompt.

If you want to use the run key and built-in output, it seems that this function is not available at the moment.

You can go to Developer Community to submit a feature request.

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Brian Zarb 1,695

Follow these quick steps:

Open your project in Visual Studio.
Right-click your project in Solution Explorer and hit Properties.
Head to the Debug tab.
Find the "Launch:" dropdown (might be under "Console Application" or "Application").
Choose "Integrated Terminal" or something similar from that dropdown.
Save your changes.

Voilà! Next time you run your app, it'll pop up in the integrated terminal.

Pretty neat, right?

Viorel 125.7K Reputation points

2023-09-20T08:18:36.2333333+00:00

In which version of Visual Studio is this available?
Brian Zarb 1,695 Reputation points

2023-09-20T12:46:42.44+00:00
You're right, there where some changes. here is an updated one for Visual Studio 2022/2019

Now Visual Studio has a built-in terminal:

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Menu View → Terminal (Ctrl +" )

To change the default terminal

Menu Tools → Options → Terminal → Set As Default

Before Visual Studio 2019

Add an external tool.

Menu Tools → External Tools → Add

Title: Terminal (or name it yourself)

Command = cmd.exe or Command = powershell.exe

Arguments = /k

Initial Directory = $(ProjectDir)

Menu Tools → Terminal (or whatever you put in title) Let me know!
Phozer 0 Reputation points

2024-02-29T17:18:29.6633333+00:00

I cant find the Launch dropdown. Where is it?
Vlad Loputs 5 Reputation points

2024-03-20T13:39:10.8766667+00:00

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