microsoft / microsoft/vscode-debugadapter-node

Possibility to query VSCode UI State

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Description

Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question - but is it possible for the inline debug adapter to query VSCode for state? For instance, can vscode be queried for information on what stack frame is currently selected from the call stack window, or is this something that is out of this package's control?

For instance, implementing custom requests - a DA might want to know what specific frame is selected to perform some operation on.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the inline debug adapter and the custom-request path described in the issue, then determine whether VS Code exposes the currently selected call-stack frame to the adapter. The issue names no file or test; done would require a clearly defined supported mechanism or an explicit explanation of the boundary.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
api, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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