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[Feature Request]: Synonyms: Filter and Generate Script

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Description

### Feature Description

The object explorer should allow filtering or scripting as create/delete for synonyms similar to tables, procs, etc.

### Problem and Motivation

This is useful for finding and scripting out specific synonyms to understand what they are pointing to.

### Related Area

- [ ] Connection dialog (SQL Server | Azure browse/Fabric browse)
- [ ] Query editor
- [ ] Query results panel
- [x] Object Explorer
- [ ] GitHub Copilot integration
- [ ] Preview/Edit data
- [ ] Table Designer
- [ ] Schema Designer
- [ ] Schema Compare
- [ ] Local SQL Server Container provisioning
- [ ] SQL database in Fabric provisioning
- [ ] DACPAC/BACPAC export/import
- [ ] SQL Database projects
- [ ] Query Plan Visualizer
- [ ] Other (please describe below)

### If you selected "Other", please describe the area

_No response_

### Confirmation

- [x] I have searched existing feature requests and couldn't find a match
- [ ] I want to help implement this feature

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Research direction

Start in the Object Explorer implementation and trace how tables or stored procedures are filtered and scripted. Compare those paths with synonym handling, then determine the existing tests or entry points that cover Object Explorer actions. Done means users can find selected synonyms and generate create or delete scripts for them.

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Assessment

Tech stack
sql, typescript
Domain
databases, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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