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:

  1. Open a instance of VS Code [Dev Container: Existing Docker Compose (Extend)]
  2. 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

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. 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

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