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[Question]Does anyone need the `Source References` feature?

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### Question

Please forgive me if I use the wrong terminology.

Now I will write the following in the prompt:

```
If you mention any modifications to the program, you need to include the source code location in the format `{file_path}:{line_no}:{column_no}`.

For example:

1. Created source code file in {.\source.code}

2. The validation logic is in {.\source.code:1:2}

3. The calculation logic is in {.\source.code:3:4}

...
```

Copilot-CLI will reply as shown in the image below. I can click the hyperlink to view the affected part of the source code file.
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I'm wondering how many people need this feature? Or could it be a built-in feature of Copilot-CLI? Or does it already exist?

(I am a beginner in Copilot-CLI and am still exploring. I may demonstrate and share with other members.)

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