microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release
How to open a file in a remote development container by link?
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Description
- VSCode Version: 1.74.2
- Local OS Version: Manjaro Linux x86_64
- Remote OS Version: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
- Remote Extension/Connection Type: Container
- Logs:
I can provide but I think they won't be necessary
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open a instance of VS Code [Dev Container: Existing Docker Compose (Extend)]
- Try to link to the workspace (or file in the workspace) via your browser using any of the possible linking methods
- So far I've tried the ones stated here
Does this issue occur when you try this locally?: No
Does this issue occur when you try this locally and all extensions are disabled?: No
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the Dev Containers linking discussion at github.com/orgs/devcontainers/discussions/18, then reproduce the listed steps with the reported VS Code, local OS, remote OS, and container setup. Done means establishing a clear, tested way to open a remote workspace or file by browser link, or documenting the relevant limitation.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- docker, vscode
- Domain
- devops, devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100