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I want to create a new python file by using:

code filename.py

But I get:

~ % code file.py zsh: command not found: code

I learned that I could not run a program from the command-line with: python filename.py zsh: command not found: python

I have to use python3 filename.py

Is there a similar solution here?

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You can run VS Code from the terminal by typing 'code' after adding it to the path:

  1. Launch VS Code.
  2. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P) and type 'shell command' to find the Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH command. enter image description here
  3. Restart the terminal for the new $PATH value to take effect. You'll be able to type 'code .' in any folder to start editing files in that folder.
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What OS are you on? I do not have shell command: on Windows or WSL2!
I'm on macOS. On Windows, you may need add VS Code binaries location to your system path. The default VS Code binaries location is AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\bin.

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