microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release

SSH explorer lists multi-host entries

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Description

I have this line in my SSH config, because I want to forward my agent to all of these hosts:

Match Host "lego-echosaber.taila0f8a.ts.net,lego-msavenger.taila0f8a.ts.net,rpi-kevin-day.taila0f8a.ts.net,wo-mac.taila0f8a.ts.net"
    ForwardAgent yes

The SSH remote explorer shows this unusable entry:

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue with the SSH config shown in the report and inspect how the SSH remote explorer parses multi-host Match entries. Trace the entry point that turns SSH configuration into explorer hosts, then verify that the combined multi-host value is handled without producing the unusable entry shown.

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Assessment

Tech stack
vscode
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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