there used to be a play button to run my python files in the top right and its gone in the new build
on Linux using appfile
always present on load
button appears when clicking a python file in browser
Linux
2.1.9
vsCode Version 1.105.1
Yes - Cursor is unusable
Hey, it looks like this was hidden in the latest update. Here’s my reply on that topic - you can also bring the button back.
Cursor IDE
Hi.
I updated Cursor IDE, and I was surprised to find that the Python run button had disappeared. Previously, whenever I opened any Python file with Cursor, the Python run button would be there. But now it’s gone.
Open a Python file with Cursor IDE, and you’ll find that there is no longer a button for running Python programs in Cursor IDE.
Windows 10/11
Version: 2.1.20 (system setup)
VSCode Version: 1.105.1
Commit: a8d8905b06c8da1739af6f789efd59c28ac2a680
Date: 2025-11-22T14:51:59.472Z
Electron: 37.7.0
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.20.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.19045
No - Cursor works, but with this issue
Cursor IDE
Run / Play button for Python file disappeared from editor tab after recent update
Open Cursor on Windows 11.
Create or open a simple Python file, for example run_editor.py with print(“test”).
Look at the top of the editor tab where the Run (Play) button normally appears.
The Run button is missing and there is no way to run the file from the editor header.
For Python files, there should be a Run (Play) button in the editor tab/header so I can run the current file with one click, as it worked before the recent update.
Windows 10/11
Version: 2.0.77 (system setup)
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: ba90f2f88e4911312761abab9492c42442117cf0
Date: 2025-11-13T23:10:43.113Z
Electron: 37.7.0
Chromium: 138.0.7204.251
Node.js: 22.20.0
V8: 13.8.258.32-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100
The issue happens in all workspaces and for any .py file I open.
It started recently (most likely after an update).
I haven’t changed my Python or run configuration manually before the button disappeared.
No - Cursor works, but with this issue
Hey, do you have a Python file open? The play button only shows up when a specific file is open. Please try opening a Python file and then check the menu again.
I see this thread caught on. no new input on my end I just wanted to say thank you guys for actually giving feedback and updates. As a fellow engineer I appreciate it.
