[code] vscode.extensions validations don't respect extension packs
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meta: never-stale
team: IDE
type: bug
- Dominant language
- TypeScript
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Description
Bug description
Extensions are warned although they are installed via the extension pack:

Steps to reproduce
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Workspace affected
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Expected behavior
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Example repository
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the extension warning shown in the screenshot with an extension pack, then locate the TypeScript VS Code validation path. Done means extensions installed through an extension pack are not warned about incorrectly.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100