How to set ipython/jupyter as the default python terminal for vscode?

Question

How can I choose ipython/jupyter as the DEFAULT python terminal? I use both a windows 10 and a linux machine with the anaconda distribution.

If I type \"ipython\" o

Answer 1

A slightly neater way to achieve @TwoUnderscorez's answer is to just launch the module with -m IPython:

"python.terminal.launchArgs": [
   "-m",
   "IPython"
]

Edit: For anyone struggling with IndentationError: unexpected indent errors, try the following:

"python.terminal.launchArgs": [
   "-m",
   "IPython",
   "--no-autoindent",
]

(wouldn't have just added a comment to the existing answer, but not enough rep)