microsoft / microsoft/vscode-mock-debug

Extension doesn't work in web extension host on Codespaces or github.dev

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Description

Due to the file schemes used in GitHub Codespaces and github.dev, browser-based debugging using an extension running in the web extension host doesn't work. If I remember correctly, it did work ~6 Months ago, but have no evidence.

I've raised this as an issue on codespaces and VSCode here:

https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/44904
https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/171991

However, it isn't clear to me if this is an issue with VS Code, codespaces or the adapter support.

As Mock Debug is used as a template/example for debuggers, especially browser-based debuggers, I'd really appreciate support/guidance as to how we can get this working.

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No repository file or test is named in the issue. Start by reproducing browser-based debugging in the web extension host on Codespaces or github.dev, then review the linked Codespaces and VS Code discussions to identify ownership. Done means establishing whether the adapter, VS Code, or Codespaces is responsible and documenting support or guidance.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
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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