venv environments are not detected until folder is opened

[aayushkatariaa]

Environment data

• VS Code version: 1.80.1 (User Setup)
• Jupyter Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): v2023.6.1101941928
• Python Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): v2023.12.0
• OS (Windows | Mac | Linux distro) and version: Windows 10, V10.0.19045 Build 19045
• Python and/or Anaconda version: 3.11.4
• Type of virtual environment used (N/A | venv | virtualenv | conda | ...): venv
• Jupyter server running: Local

Expected behaviour

Environments in the same folder are detected under select kernels

Actual behaviour

Only the system interpreter is detected

Steps to reproduce:

[NOTE: Self-contained, minimal reproducing code samples are extremely helpful and will expedite addressing your issue]

1. Create an ipynb file with some code in a folder and initialize a venv in the same.
2. Try to open that file without opening the folder from your explorer.

Output for Jupyter in the Output panel (View→Output, change the drop-down the upper-right of the Output panel to Jupyter)

[DonJayamanne]

Than you for filling this issues, however the steps area not sufficient to replicate this issue
Please could you provide steps to repro issue

• What use the folder structure like
• Where is the ven in the folder
• Can you see the env in the python interpreter list
• What folder do you open in vscode?

[aayushkatariaa]

• This is the structure
  
• venv is inside the folder? not sure what is expected here
• No, the environment does not show up in the interpreter list either
• None, I open the file without opening any folder

[karrtikr]

Please provide the debug logs which can help diagnose the issue:

• Run Developer: Set log level command

• Select Python -> Select Trace

• Run Developer: Reload Window command

• Provide the output:

  Output for Python in the Output panel (View→Output, change the drop-down the upper-right of the Output panel to Python)

  XXX
  

[aayushkatariaa]

note that the company name has been changed due to privacy reasons along with some other minor edits
log.txt

[karrtikr]

Does venv environments show up when using Python: Select Interpreter command?