Cannot install Python Environments Extension

Bug Reports
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Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

Python Environments Extension is a critical feature in Python development.
The cursor shows the following error when installing this extension:

Can’t install ‘ms-python.vscode-python-envs’ extension because it is not compatible with the current version of Cursor (version 2.0.69, VSCode version 1.99.3).

Pleease, it is time to upgrade vscode version

Steps to Reproduce

Extensions-> search and install Python Environments Extension

Expected Behavior

should be installed

Operating System

MacOS

Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)

Version: 2.0.69
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: 63fcac100bd5d5749f2a98aa47d65f6eca61db30
Date: 2025-11-07T18:21:29.650Z
Electron: 37.7.0
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.20.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Darwin arm64 25.1.0

Does this stop you from using Cursor

Sometimes - I can sometimes use Cursor

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Hey, thanks for the report. This is a known limitation - the Python Environments extension (ms-python.vscode-python-envs) requires VSCode 1.100+, while Cursor is currently based on VSCode 1.99.3.

The team is actively working on updating the underlying VSCode version. You can track progress here: Update vscode version to latest

In the meantime, you can manage Python environments using:

  • The main Python extension (ms-python.python) - compatible
  • Command-line tools (venv, conda, etc.)
  • The built-in terminal to activate environments
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