microsoft / microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer
Streamlines the process for users to find and connect to their OneLake workspaces.
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Description
Problem
Currently, the discoverability and ease of connecting to OneLake workspaces in Storage Explorer is limited. Users must manually copy workspace URLs from Fabric and link them in Storage Explorer, which is not intuitive.
Desired Solution
Add a dedicated "OneLake" tab or entry point in Storage Explorer. Allow users to browse and select their available OneLake workspaces directly, similar to how subscriptions and storage accounts are listed for Azure resources
Alternatives and Workarounds
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Additional Context
There is no clear differentiation between OneLake and ADLS Gen2 resources in the UI, which creates confusion and friction, particularly for users coming from the Fabric ecosystem. Logging this item to discuss and work together to better the process for users to find and connect to their OneLake workspaces.
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First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction
Start by reviewing Storage Explorer's existing subscriptions and storage accounts entry points, then examine how OneLake workspaces are currently connected from copied Fabric URLs. Done means users can open a distinct OneLake entry point, browse and select available workspaces, and clearly distinguish them from ADLS Gen2 resources.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- azure
- Domain
- cloud, desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100