Please see solution here microsoft/vscode#130946 (comment)
Visual Studio Code
code.visualstudio.com › docs › datascience › jupyter-kernel-management
Manage Jupyter Kernels in VS Code
November 3, 2021 - You can open the kernel picker by clicking on Select Kernel on the upper right-hand corner of your notebook or through the Command Palette with the Notebook: Select Notebook Kernel command.
python - How does one connect a Jupyter Kernel to VS Code if one does not connect automatically? - Stack Overflow
I want to be able to have a working jupyter notebook working for VS code out of the box, with minimal work on my side. I tried opening a jupyter notebook. I immediately found the interpreter and u... More on stackoverflow.com
VSCode, Python, Jupyter Extension - "Select Kernel" does not find anything
Dear Manjaro Community, I hope there is someone here who can help me with my problem because it is rather specific… I am working with python and using vscode on my Manjaro Linux laptop. Currently I want to try out a new Extension called “Jupyter”. When I have my “.ipynb”-File to run ... More on forum.manjaro.org
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October 10, 2024Select a kernel is empty
Hey did you manage to solve this? I have the same issue More on reddit.com
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July 8, 2024No kernel dropdown when trying to run Jupyter in VSCode
I found the solution. I was using the open-source version of Visual Studio Code on my Linux-laptop, but it only works properly with the Microsoft version. This is because the OS-version does not use the same extensions due to not having access to the Microsoft extension "store". Swapped to the Microsoft-version, and all is good. More on reddit.com
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Visual Studio Code
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Jupyter Notebooks in VS Code
November 3, 2021 - You can create a Jupyter Notebook ... or by creating a new .ipynb file in your workspace. Next, select a kernel using the kernel picker in the top right....
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-jupyter › wiki › Jupyter-Kernels-and-the-Jupyter-Extension
Jupyter Kernels and the Jupyter Extension · microsoft/vscode-jupyter Wiki · GitHub
January 24, 2023 - When you pick a kernel in the kernel picker, that kernel will then be associated with that file and automatically selected the next time that you open it. If nothing has been selected, the Jupyter extension will take a look at the notebook metadata ...
Author microsoft
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You need to select the python interpreter for jupyter, you can do it by following the step
Open command panel
Mac:
CMD+Shift+PPC:
CTRL+SHIFT+PThen search for
select Interpreter to start jupyter serverthen hit enter, it will list all the interpreter, then select any interpreter and done!
it's just a one time process, after this, it will get connected automatically.
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As bizarre as it seems, I also noticed this the other day and the only thing that works so far for me is to open VS Code by launching it from the Anaconda Navigator:
Then I get, as expected:
Reddit
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r/vscode on Reddit: Select a kernel is empty
July 8, 2024 -
guys when i want to select a kernel there is no list of kernels also i cant run jupyter code as it doesnt show run option to the left of the code
Medium
tech-depth-and-breadth.medium.com › setting-up-a-jupyter-kernel-in-visual-studio-code-using-conda-729f6bd3af8d
Setting Up a Jupyter Kernel in Visual Studio Code Using Conda | by Anurag Chatterjee | Medium
August 24, 2024 - Type Jupyter: Create New Blank Notebook. To switch the kernel to your newly added Conda environment: Click on the kernel name displayed at the top-right of the notebook. Select Python (myenv) from the dropdown list.
Reddit
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r/learnpython on Reddit: No kernel dropdown when trying to run Jupyter in VSCode
August 27, 2025 -
Hi. I'm trying to run some code in a Jupyter notebook in VSCode. Whenever I try to do this, I get a pop up that asks me to select a kernel. I also see this is written on the top right of the window I'm in. The problem is that there is nothing in this dropdown menu, and I therefore cannot run anything.
I am running VSCode with the Python and Jupyter extensions installed. I've created a virtual environment and installed ipykernel. I've also tried to install jupyter to see if that helped, but it didn't. And yes, the environment is selected (by opening the menu in VSCode, selecting "Select Python interpreter" and picking the Python-binary in .venv). I've rebooted my machine and reinstalling the extensions, yet it does not solve the issue. Running normal python files works fine.
Any tips? Cheers.
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I found the solution. I was using the open-source version of Visual Studio Code on my Linux-laptop, but it only works properly with the Microsoft version. This is because the OS-version does not use the same extensions due to not having access to the Microsoft extension "store". Swapped to the Microsoft-version, and all is good.
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Is your venv in the same folder?
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-jupyter › issues › 7706
Can't see or select Jupyter kernel's from Kernel drop-down · Issue #7706 · microsoft/vscode-jupyter
September 28, 2021 - Now the only way to get Notebook to work with selected kernel is to first open notebook in Jupyter Labs (or Notebook), then select the appropriate kernel, save notebook, and then open notebook in VSCode.
Author bnapora
Visual Studio Marketplace
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Default Python Kernels for Jupyter Notebooks - Visual Studio Marketplace
January 18, 2024 - Extension for Visual Studio Code - Pre-selects the active Python Environment as the Python Kernel in all Notebook
Open OnDemand
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Vscode - load jupyter notebook kernel - Get Help - Open OnDemand
January 26, 2025 - When I click the select kernel button, it searches for kernels but does not discover them. I installed the jupyter and pytjon extensions in VSCode. I tried binding the singularty container to several environments, such…
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-jupyter › issues › 10043
Unable to select python kernel for my .ipynb jupyter notebook (in vs code 1.64.2) · Issue #10043 · microsoft/vscode-jupyter
April 30, 2022 - Issue Type: Bug I'm sometimes (seems random) unable to select my python kernel. The Select Kernel options shows an empty list and I don't see any of my anaconda environments there. I also tried setting the interpreter by providing the co...
Author Nihal-M
DigitalOcean
docs.digitalocean.com › connect to kernel
How to Connect to Remote Jupyter Kernel | DigitalOcean Documentation
December 14, 2023 - Create a Jupyter Notebook by running the Create: New Jupyter Notebook command in the Command Palette. In the top right corner of your notebook, click Select Kernel to open the kernel picker Alternatively, in the Command Palette, enter Notebook: ...
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-jupyter › issues › 16262
Selecting kernel for notebooks using Select Kernel -> Python Environments not showing up the virtualenv selected or in the system · Issue #16262 · microsoft/vscode-jupyter
December 4, 2024 - Expected behavior: Hi, this bug ... now open the jupyter notebook and try to select the kernel using "Select kernel" -> "Python Environments" -> It shows up the interpreter selected (Virtual Env) for the worksp...
Author vishalkrish-12
Devinschumacher
devinschumacher.com › how-to-setup-jupyter-notebook-virtual-environment-vs-code-kernels
How To Setup Jupyter Notebook in VS Code (w/ Virtual Env & Kernels) | Devin Schumacher
September 20, 2022 - Open the VSCODE search bar: cmd+shift+p · Type in & choose: "Create: New Jupyter Notebook" Open the VSCODE search bar: cmd+shift+p · Type in & choose: "Notebook: Select Notebook Kernel" At the bottom of your VS Code window, you should see "Jupyter Server: Local" Click that, and a dropdown ...
GitHub
github.com › VSCodium › vscodium › issues › 1466
No kernels to select in Jupyter Notebooks. VSCode doesn't have that issue. · Issue #1466 · VSCodium/vscodium
April 8, 2023 - To Reproduce I don't know how to reproduce this. From my perspective it is just: create a .ipynb (Notebook) and try to select a kernel, no options will show up. Expected behavior When I try to select kernels, I should have options such as selecting python environments or Jupyter kernels like in VSCode.
Author andrei-akopian
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode › issues › 115448
Every time I open a notebook, I have to choose a kernel, when one is already set. · Issue #115448 · microsoft/vscode
January 30, 2021 - VS Code Insiders: 2021-01-29T05:13:48.533Z Create or open a new Python ipynb. Add a cell and add any Python code. Execute the cell. You should be prompted to choose a kernel. Save and close the notebook Open it again. Result: Toolbar sho...
Author greazer
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-jupyter › issues › 4479
Jupyter: Select a Kernel command missing in Python Interactive context · Issue #4479 · microsoft/vscode-jupyter
January 25, 2021 - Export .py file to .ipynb and open in new window. Notice that command palette for notebook context does have Jupyter: Select a Kernel as an available command.
Author mparq
Process Street
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How To Setup a Jupyter Notebook in VS Code (Virtual Env + Kernels) | Process Street
June 18, 2024 - Type in & choose: “Create: New Jupyter Notebook” · Step 6.2: Choose your kernel · Open the VSCODE search bar: cmd+shift+p · Type in & choose: “Notebook: Select Notebook Kernel” · At the bottom of VSCode, you should see “Jupyter ...