microsoft / microsoft/vscode-loader

Use vscode-loader with remote content in Electron

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Description

We are currently working on an application running in Electron using the monaco-editor, but some use case requires the displayed Electron content to come from a remote server (over http/s).

Problem is, the loader seems to get lost, as it assumes the environment is Node, yet the resources should be fetched from a remote server.

Did you ever encountered such an issue ? What would be our options here ?

I am thinking about trying to trick the loader into detecting a browser environment, though I am not sure I will be able to do this.


Extra infos: The loader works when the application is running in a browser, but once used within electron the loader gets lost.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported difference between browser and Electron when vscode-loader fetches remote HTTP/S content. The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so first trace the loader's environment detection and resource-loading path; done would mean remote content loads successfully in Electron without breaking browser behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, javascript
Domain
desktop, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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