microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cmake-tools

Quick Start: Does not work with WSL on Windows

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enhancement Feature: quick start
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Description

### Brief Issue Summary

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/visual-studio-code-cmake-tools-extension-1-18-update-quick-start-with-cmake-and-more/

I tried the Quick Start with WSL and nothing happens.

### CMake Tools Diagnostics

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### Debug Log

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### Additional Information

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Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by reproducing the Quick Start linked in the issue using CMake Tools in VS Code with WSL, then collect the CMake Tools diagnostics and debug log that are currently missing. Done means the Quick Start performs its expected actions in WSL, with a regression test or documented reproduction confirming the fix.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cmake, typescript, vscode
Domain
build-system, devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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