Python Ultimate Env is the ultimate extension to automate the activation of Python virtual environments in Visual Studio Code.
Features
Automatic Activation: Automatically detects and activates the Python virtual environment when opening a terminal.
Customizable Settings: Choose between always activating, asking before activation, or never activating the virtual environment.
Detailed Notifications: Option to show or hide detailed notifications for activation and errors.
Compatibility: Currently supports Windows (PowerShell) environments only.
Requirements
Ensure that Python is installed on your system. Additionally:
A Python virtual environment must be created (e.g., using python -m venv env).
The virtual environment structure should include:
The pyvenv.cfg file in the root directory of the virtual environment.
The Scripts folder (on Windows) containing the activation script Activate.ps1.
Extension Settings
This extension provides the following settings in settings.json:
pythonUltimateEnv.activationPreference
Define how the extension should handle Python virtual environment activation.
always (default): Automatically activate in all future terminals.
ask: Prompt the user before activating.
never: Never activate automatically.
pythonUltimateEnv.showDetailNotification
Control whether detailed notifications for activation and errors are shown.
true: Show detailed notifications.
false (default): Do not show detailed notifications.
How to Configure
Add the desired settings to your settings.json in VS Code:
Set Activation Preference:
// Automatically activate in all future terminals (default)
"pythonUltimateEnv.activationPreference": "always"
// Prompt the user before activating
"pythonUltimateEnv.activationPreference": "ask"
// Never activate automatically
"pythonUltimateEnv.activationPreference": "never"
