Unable to download python extension

[yadiracerv4]

Hello!
I have been having trouble trying to download the python extension. I have deleted python and vs code and I have tried it a couple of times. I have also tried downloading it manually but the issue with that is that I can't ever find the .vsix file after extracting it. Would anyone be able to offer any guidance, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

[FransRoelofsen]

Same for me: I need a vsix file for installing on a stand alone calculation server.
On the website https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/configure/extensions/extension-marketplace#_install-from-a-vsix it is recommended to go to the VSCode Marketplace and "search for it in the Extensions view, right-click on an extension from the results, and select Download VSIX or Download Specific Version VSIX."
I did not find it on the VSCode marketplace. I can not find the vsix either on this github page/project.
Please help me.

[Jeya Viknan (JeyaViknan)]

This can sometimes be caused by shell startup configuration rather than the Python extension itself.

I'd first check whether the delay also happens when opening a normal integrated terminal manually. If it does, try running the shell without loading the usual startup files and compare the startup time.

Also check whether Python/Conda/pyenv/uv activation is being performed automatically when the terminal starts. Disabling automatic environment activation temporarily can help identify whether environment initialization is the bottleneck.