microsoft / microsoft/copilot-for-eclipse

[Feat] Ask user tool similar to VS Code and CLI

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enhancement
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Java
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I would like you to provide a built-in tool that can answer questions from the AI to the user, similar to what is available in VS Code or the CLI.

Describe the solution you'd like
VS Code example: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_110#_ask-questions-tool

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named in the issue. Start by reviewing the linked VS Code "Ask Questions" example and determine how the requested built-in tool should fit the Eclipse plugin; done means a comparable tool can answer AI questions from the user.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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