How to run code cell in a REPL that I already opened in VS code?

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When I run alt-enter on a code cell/ code block after opening up VS code, it automatically opens up a REPL, even if I already opened one up within VS code. Is there a way to run code cells within a REPL I already opened without copy pasting (by doing alt-enter instead)? Thank you!

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If you open the VSCode REPL with the dedicated command, your code lines should be run there. Maybe the issue is that you opened your REPL by typing julia into a VSCode terminal? In which case VSCode will launch a new REPL which it recognizes as a Julia REPL (and not a simple terminal)

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thanks!!

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You can also use the “connect to external REPL” command, even if it’s a repl launched inside VS code

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Would you be willing to link resources that explain this option in more detail?

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It’s never obvious to me where to find the docs, but the short version is: open the command pallette (ctrl+shift+P), type “REPL” and you should see something like “connect to external REPL,” which will give you a code that you can paste into an open REPL.

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thanks for sharing!

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