microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release

Open in container from WSL

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Description

When using both the devcontainers and WSL extensions, it is currently not possible to directly jump into a devcontainer from a WSL remote VSCode. Currently, I have to "reopen in Windows" and then jump into the container from Windows.

Is it possible to add the functionality for jumping into a devcontainer directly from a WSL session?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported workflow with the devcontainers and WSL extensions: begin in a WSL remote VS Code session and attempt to open a devcontainer. Review the existing remote-development entry points involved in reopening in Windows and opening the container. Done means a WSL remote session can jump directly into a devcontainer without reopening in Windows.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, vscode
Domain
devtools, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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