microsoft / microsoft/vscode-edge-devtools
MSEdge extension does not launch in VSCode for POP_OS linux
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Description
Environment (please complete the following information):
- OS: Linux pop-os 6.2.0-76060200-generic
- Extension version: 2.1.1
Describe the bug:
When launching the instance of edge in VSCode for linux, I get an "unable to launch browser" message.
Repro steps:
- Open VSCode
- Click on Edge extension
- Click on launch project
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Expected behavior:
Open the edge browser in headless mode
Additional context:
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Research direction
Reproduce the launch flow in VSCode on POP!_OS Linux with Microsoft Edge Tools for VS Code 2.1.1, following the listed steps. Investigate why the extension reports "unable to launch browser"; done means Edge opens in headless mode from the extension.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux, typescript, vscode
- Domain
- desktop, devtools, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100