microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

[Feature Request] Debug Console input history suggestions (VSCode 1.42 feature) does not work with cpptools

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debugger Feature Request
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Description

Type: Debugger

Describe the bug

  • OS and Version: Debian 9
  • VS Code Version: 1.42.1
  • C/C++ Extension Version: 26.3
  • Other extensions you installed (and if the issue persists after disabling them): Issue persists with all extensions disabled
  • A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
    In VSCode 1.4.2, support was added for debug console input history suggestions: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_42#_debug-console-improvements

However, this does not seem to work with cpptools. This would be a very helpful feature because I often type the same commands over and over.

To Reproduce
Open any debug session. Try entering multiple commands and note that no history suggestions are shown.

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the VS Code 1.42 Debug Console improvements and reproduce the issue in a cpptools debug session on the stated environment. Enter multiple commands and verify that input history suggestions appear in the Debug Console.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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