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vscode-terminal-autoapprove

Configure VS Code Copilot Chat terminal auto-approval rules with regex targeting.

5|Updated Dec 9, 2025
Search Tags:#terminal#commands#settings#VS Code#dynamic-arguments#Copilot Chat#auto-approve
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arisng/github-copilot-fc --skill vscode-terminal-autoapprove
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Skill: vscode-terminal-autoapprove
Source: https://github.com/arisng/github-copilot-fc/tree/main/skills/vscode-terminal-autoapprove
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arisng/github-copilot-fc --skill vscode-terminal-autoapprove

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill reduces friction by automatically approving terminal commands in VS Code Copilot Chat, eliminating repetitive confirmations for trusted operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global auto-approve: Enable automatic approval for common commands (e.g., python) to speed up workflows.
  • Selective rules with regex: Use regex patterns to restrict auto-approval to specific scripts or paths.
  • Safe fallback and review: Maintain control by defaulting to manual approval when rules don't match.

Quick Start

Use this skill to enable auto-approval for Python commands in the integrated terminal. Steps:

  1. Open settings.json in VS Code and add:
  2. "chat.tools.terminal.enableAutoApprove": true
  3. "chat.tools.terminal.autoApprove": { "python": true } To restrict auto-approval to specific scripts, use a regex rule like: "chat.tools.terminal.autoApprove": { "/^python\s+skills\//": true }

Frequently Asked Questions about vscode-terminal-autoapprove

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I auto-approve terminal commands in VS Code Copilot Chat?▼

To auto-approve terminal commands in VS Code Copilot Chat, enable the "chat.tools.terminal.enableAutoApprove" setting and define specific autoApprove rules in your settings.json to bypass manual confirmations for trusted operations.

Can I restrict auto-approval to specific scripts using regex in VS Code?▼

Yes, you can restrict auto-approval to specific scripts by using regex patterns in your "chat.tools.terminal.autoApprove" settings, such as "/^python\s+skills\//": true, to target only trusted paths.

What happens to terminal commands that do not match auto-approve rules?▼

When terminal commands do not match your defined auto-approve rules, VS Code defaults to a safe fallback requiring manual approval, ensuring you maintain control over unmatched operations during Copilot-assisted workflows.

How do I configure settings.json to skip confirmations for trusted Python commands?▼

To skip confirmations for trusted Python commands, open your VS Code settings.json, set "chat.tools.terminal.enableAutoApprove" to true, and add "python": true inside the "chat.tools.terminal.autoApprove" object.

Does enabling terminal auto-approve in VS Code bypass all command confirmations?▼

No, enabling terminal auto-approve does not bypass all confirmations; it applies selectively to trusted commands matching your rules, while defaulting to manual review for unmatched terminal commands.

Why do I need to auto-approve trusted commands in the integrated terminal?▼

You need to auto-approve trusted commands to reduce friction and eliminate repetitive manual confirmations during Copilot-assisted workflows, significantly speeding up your development process in the integrated terminal.

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