microsoft / microsoft/vscode-pgsql
Accesibility problem with the connection status indicator for colorblind people
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Description
Describe the bug
The current connection status indicator (colored circle) is color-based only, making it difficult for colorblind people to distinguish.
Expected behavior
It would be better to change the indicator color and shape. For example:
- Before: 🔴 🟢
- After: 🟥 🟢
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VS Code version
Version: 1.101.2
Commit: 2901c5ac6db8a986a5666c3af51ff804d05af0d4
Date: 2025-06-24T20:27:15.391Z
Electron: 35.5.1
ElectronBuildId: 11727614
Chromium: 134.0.6998.205
Node.js: 22.15.1
V8: 13.4.114.21-electron.0
OS: Linux x64 6.1.0-37-amd64
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Research direction
Start by locating the PostgreSQL extension's connection status indicator in its UI. Compare the current color-only presentation with the issue's requested shape distinction, then verify that connected and disconnected states remain distinguishable without relying on color. The payload names no files or tests, so inspect the extension entry points and existing UI tests if available.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- postgresql, vscode
- Domain
- accessibility, frontend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100