microsoft / microsoft/vscode-mypy
show some indication that mypy is running
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- Dominant language
- Python
- Stars
- 150
- Forks
- 39
- Avg merge
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Description
mypy is extremely slow on windows. it would be nice if there was some sort of indication to show when it's still running, like it does with the formatters:


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First steps
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Research direction
The issue names no files or tests; start by locating the extension's mypy execution path and the existing formatter progress indication referenced in the screenshots. Define done as a visible indication while mypy is still running, particularly on Windows, and verify the behavior during a slow run.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100