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Feature Request: Browser and Desktop Compatible Template

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Description

I'd like to make an extension that's compatible for both web and the desktop app like GitLens and the GitHub Pull Requests and Issues extensions. However, the set up with the 2 different environments seems quite complex. I'd love a pre-generated template for an extension.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the extension generator's current templates and entry point, then compare the setup needed for browser and desktop extensions; done means the generator can produce a template compatible with both environments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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