The automatic variable $PSHOME is not highlighted

[cos4ni2s]

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Summary

I am experiencing a problem with syntax highlighting. I think $PSHOME should be highlighted but it is not.

PowerShell Version

7.5.0

Visual Studio Code Version

1.98.2

Extension Version

2025.0.0

Steps to Reproduce

Type $PSHOME in the Visual Studio Code Text Editor area.

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[JustinGrote]

Thanks for your submission!

Unfortunately that highlighting comes from a Textmate file that is very difficult to get changes pushed because it lands in the main vscode. Note that it is highlighted if semantic versioning is enabled, but that currently has some stability issues.

[andyleejordan]

To be fair, that TextMate grammar is due for some TLC. Just very careful TLC.

[RedCMD]

the grammar file comes from here https://github.com/PowerShell/EditorSyntax/blob/main/PowerShellSyntax.tmLanguage

• Variables that are built-in constants are not highlighted, like $Error and $PSVersionTable EditorSyntax#218

here's my VSCode extension to help with authoring TextMate grammars https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=RedCMD.tmlanguage-syntax-highlighter