microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

DevTools don't recognize the C/C++ extension after Restart Extensions

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  • #14382 by @DavidARaygoza — merged
bug Feature: DevTools (Copilot) fixed
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Description

When DevTools is used for a C/C++ tool ("cpp-devtools.enableCppCodeEditingTools": true), and then the C/C++ extension is updated and Restart Extensions is used, then the DevTools tools stop working until a Reload Window happens.

Fixed by https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-cpptools/pull/14382

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Research direction

Review the linked pull request #14382 in the vscode-cpptools repository first, then reproduce the reported sequence with cpp-devtools.enableCppCodeEditingTools enabled: update the C/C++ extension and use Restart Extensions. Done means the DevTools tools still work afterward without requiring Reload Window.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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