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Install CRAN Package not working without any open workspace folder

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Description

If no workspace folder is open, using "Install CRAN Package" will cause the following error after confirming the packages to install:

Variable ${workspaceFolder} can not be resolved. Please open a folder.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the “Install CRAN Package” command and reproduce it with no workspace folder open. Inspect where ${workspaceFolder} is resolved after package confirmation; done means the command installs the selected packages without requiring an open folder.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r, typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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