microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

Support more attach options like "postRemoteConnectCommands" in launch

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debugger Feature Request
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Description

Feature Request

Create cppdbg launch configuration with request "attach".
I try to run some customized gdb command like "postRemoteConnectCommands" in launch. Then I can run command after connection before attach.
I can't find a easy way to run customized gdb command when run attach request.

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Research direction

Start by locating the cppdbg launch-configuration handling for the attach request and how customized GDB commands such as postRemoteConnectCommands are represented. Done means an attach configuration can accept and run the requested command after connection and before attach; check the relevant existing attach tests if present.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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