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Discover how to resolve the `unable to open X11 windows` error in VSCode terminal when running Python scripts. Easy steps to fix your issue!
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Troubleshooting the Unable to Open X11 Windows Error in VSCode Terminal

Are you facing a frustrating issue where you cannot open X11 windows from the VSCode terminal? You're not alone! Many developers encounter this problem, especially when trying to run Python scripts that require a graphical output.

In this guide, we’ll explore the problem you're experiencing and provide a straightforward solution to get your script working seamlessly from VSCode.

The Problem

When you run a simple script designed to open an image using Python's PIL library within the VSCode terminal, you might encounter the following error message:

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What Does This Mean?

This error typically signifies that there’s an issue with accessing the X11 display server while running your scripts in the integrated terminal of VSCode. The fact that it works fine in your normal terminal (like terminal emulator Alacritty) suggests that the problem lies specifically in how the environment is configured in Visual Studio Code.

Understanding the Solution

The good news is that there is a simple fix to this problem! By adjusting a specific setting in the Visual Studio Code configuration, you can enable your terminal to inherit the necessary environment variables, thus allowing X11 to function correctly.

Step-by-step Solution

Open VSCode Settings:

Navigate to the menu and select Code Preferences Settings (or use the shortcut Ctrl + ,).

Edit the settings.json File:

Click on the {} icon at the top right corner of the Settings panel to open the settings.json file directly for editing.

Add or Modify the Inherit Environment Setting:

Look for the line that pertains to terminal environment settings. You want to add or modify the following line:

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This setting ensures that your integrated terminal inherits environment variables from your system which are necessary for X11 applications to run.

Save and Restart:

Save the changes to settings.json. It's a good practice to restart VSCode to ensure all changes are effectively loaded.

Conclusion

By implementing the above method, you should be able to successfully run your Python scripts that require X11 graphical interfaces directly from the VSCode terminal without running into the display error.

If you continue to encounter issues or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to the community or consult the documentation related to your environment setup.

Now, you can enjoy the seamless experience of developing in VSCode without the hassle of terminal restrictions. Happy coding!