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Why is the SSH Max Reconnection attempts option limited to a max value of 8?

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What is the point of making this a setting if I'm not allowed to set it to the value I want?

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I think this field should be able to accept values greater than 8.

What's the rationale for 8 being the absolute max limit anyone anywhere on this planet would ever want?

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Start by locating the SSH Max Reconnection attempts setting and the validation that limits it to 8. Confirm the intended supported range and update the relevant behavior so values greater than 8 can be accepted, with verification that the setting remains functional.

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Assessment

Tech stack
vscode
Domain
devtools, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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