microsoft / microsoft/vscode-makefile-tools

Extension causes high cpu load

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TypeScript
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Description

  • Issue Type: Performance
  • Extension Name: makefile-tools
  • Extension Version: 0.12.17
  • OS Version: Darwin arm64 25.5.0
  • VS Code version: 1.125.0

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ms-vscode.makefile-tools-unresponsive.cpuprofile.txt

Find more details here: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/wiki/Explain-extension-causes-high-cpu-load

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Research direction

Start with the attached ms-vscode.makefile-tools-unresponsive.cpuprofile.txt and the linked VS Code high-CPU investigation guide. Trace the reported CPU activity in the makefile-tools extension and determine a reproducible cause. Done means the high-load cause is identified and the extension no longer exhibits the reported CPU usage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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