How to debug an interactive Node.js app in VS Code?

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How do you run and debug an interactive Node.js app (one that prompts the user to enter STDIN on the console) in VS Code using a simple launch (F5). I have so far been running the app using node --inspect-brk . and then attaching VS Code. This works fine, but I'm just wondering if there's a faster way. If I look at the DEBUG CONSOLE pane, I can see the STDOUT, but I can't add input there.

You'll find your answer here: code.visualstudio.com/docs/nodejs/… — Randy Casburn
– Randy Casburn, Commented Mar 4, 2018 at 2:39
Thanks, Randy. The file is launch.json to be accurate. I was using one, but was unaware of the console parameter. — Jeremy Foster
– Jeremy Foster, Commented Mar 4, 2018 at 13:06
sorry - that was off the top of my head. should have confirmed. Thanks the correction.Glad you got it sorted — Randy Casburn
– Randy Casburn, Commented Mar 4, 2018 at 15:21

Jeremy Foster · Accepted Answer · 2018-03-04 13:04:41Z

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Randy's comment was my answer with a link here. Thanks, Randy.

The solution is to configure the console value in your launch.json file. I added "console": "integratedTerminal" and now when I hit F5 I can jump to the integrated terminal (CTRL+<backtick>) and interact with my app.

answered Mar 4, 2018 at 13:04

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