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`workspace` command errors in Vscode
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Description
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**Describe the bug**
After updating to MATLAB R2025b, running the `workspace` command from either the MATLAB Command Window (in non-desktop mode) or via the VS Code MATLAB extension produces the following error:
```
Error using workspace (line 33)
No Desktop found. The Desktop must be running to use this command.
```
It appears that the `workspace` command now requires the MATLAB desktop environment, which may have changed or become unavailable in headless or integrated VS Code sessions.
**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1. Open MATLAB R2025b (CLI or through VS Code MATLAB extension).
2. In the Command Window, run:
```matlab
workspace
```
3. Observe the error message.
**Expected behavior**
The `workspace` window or variable inspector should open (or an alternative interface should appear), similar to previous MATLAB versions where this worked even in integrated environments.
**Screenshots**
<img width="777" height="857" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/44d62d8d-85b6-4143-96af-8f4f5b692ff7" />
**Useful Information**
- **MATLAB Version:** R2025b
- **OS Version:** Windows 11
- **VS Code Version:** 1.05
- **VS Code MATLAB Extension:** 1.3.5
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Research direction
Start by reproducing workspace in MATLAB R2025b from the MATLAB Command Window in non-desktop mode and through the VS Code MATLAB extension. Check the reported error and the extension's handling of the command; done means the command provides the expected workspace window or an appropriate alternative without the “No Desktop found” error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vscode
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100