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Introduce dependency proxy as an instance setting for caching OpenVSX extensions

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feature: vscode-extension meta: never-stale team: IDE type: feature request
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Description

Problem to solve

From the relevant RFC: OpenVSX self-hosting POC (internal):

We would like to prototype self hosting of OpenVSX to improve reliability on SaaS and self-hosting customers.

See also relevant discussions[1][2] (internal).

Proposal

Introduce dependency proxy as an instance setting for caching OpenVSX extensions.

Here's an early design on how this could look like:

Screenshot 2022-08-05 at 11 46 59 AM

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or implementation entry points; begin by reviewing the linked OpenVSX self-hosting RFC and the two referenced discussions. Clarify the instance-setting design and caching scope before identifying the affected configuration, proxy, and extension-related code. Done means the dependency proxy can be configured as an instance setting and caches OpenVSX extensions as specified.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Domain
backend, infrastructure
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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