codesandbox / codesandbox/codesandbox-client

Open in Cursor button not working (should add Codesandbox extension to OpenVSX)

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Description

🐛 bug report

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Description of the problem

Cursor changed their vscode extensions provider to OpenVSX recently, and the Codesandbox extension has not been added to that provider, so when you click on Open in Cursor in a devbox, cursor opens, but the process fails because the extension cannot be found on OpenVSX. Users have to install the extension manually via a .vsix file.

To Reproduce

Click on Open in Cursor button in a Devbox.

Your Environment

Not applicable to this bug report

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Devbox's Open in Cursor button and the OpenVSX extension lookup. Verify where the Codesandbox extension is registered, then confirm the flow completes without requiring a manual .vsix install.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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