vs code terminal bug
Issue:
When running sqlite3 REPL in the VS Code terminal, recalling previous commands using the up arrow causes excessive blank space and glitchy redraws.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Run
sqlite3in the integrated terminal. - Type a query like:
SELECT * FROM flights; - Press up arrow ⬆️ to recall — observe many lines of blank space before the command appears.
Expected Behavior:
The previous command should appear immediately without vertical gaps.
System Info:
- VS Code version: (paste from Help > About)
- OS: Windows 11
- Terminal: Integrated (bash or cmd)
Note:
This issue does not happen in Linux/macOS native terminals or CS50 IDE.
what OS are you on?
a gif would help
Win 11 Pro
On Mon, Jun 16, 2025, 4:10 PM Megan Rogge @.***> wrote:
meganrogge left a comment (microsoft/vscode#251545) https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/251545#issuecomment-2976597370
what OS are you on?
a gif would help
— Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/251545#issuecomment-2976597370, or unsubscribe https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BK5KZHNOGPZDSFQGCMEOMHT3D264NAVCNFSM6AAAAAB7LRUAYSVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZDSNZWGU4TOMZXGA . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.***>
This issue seems to originate from an upstream component and is not something VSCode can fix by making a change to our code. As such, I will go ahead and close it. Please try to reproduce in Windows Terminal and report to microsoft/terminal with repro steps.
If you cannot reproduce in Windows Terminal, chances are it's fixed in a later version of Windows. You can read more about how we consume conpty here. Thanks for understanding.
/label upstream terminal-conpty windows