posit-dev
Set `POSITRON` environment variable in Terminal and Python console as well
In the R console in Positron, the POSITRON environment variable is set to 1. This is helpful for identifying when R code is being evaluated inside Positron.
It would be helpful if this environment variable could also be set for terminal sessions started from Positron. I frequently start additional R console sessions using the terminal tab (yes, even in Positron because these terminal tabs can be moved around anywhere in the UI) and I rely on this environment variable to avoid running RStudio- or VS Code-specific R code stored in my .Rprofile. This would also match the behavior in RStudio, where echo "$RSTUDIO" returns 1 in the RStudio terminal.
Additionally, for consistency and future Python endeavors, it'd be helpful if this environment variable were also set for Python console sessions.
>>> # Currently...
>>> import os
>>> os.getenv("POSITRON")
>>>
For R and Python at least:
https://github.com/posit-dev/positron/blob/5aefc15859e0837751e1db1b837e1ecb160b961c/extensions/jupyter-adapter/src/JupyterKernel.ts#L728-L729
Verified Fixed
Positron Version(s) : 2024.07.0-27 OS Version(s) : Windows 11, MacOS 14
Test scenario(s)
POSITRON environment variable set to 1 in all terminals and consoles
Link(s) to TestRail test cases run or created:
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