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macOS: VS Code prompts for Command Line Developer Tools on every startup

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Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

- VS Code Version: Since VS Code 1.132.x (regression; did not happen before)
- OS Version: macOS 26.6

After upgrading to VS Code 1.132, VS Code triggers the macOS “Command Line Developer Tools” installation dialog every time it starts.

**What I expect**

* VS Code should start without triggering Command Line Developer Tools installation prompts.
* I do not want to install Command Line Developer Tools.
* I do not want to disable Git in VS Code, because I use VS Code for remote development and still need Git features there.

**What actually happens**

* On every VS Code launch, macOS shows the Command Line Developer Tools install dialog.
* Dismissing the dialog does not help; it appears again on next startup.

**Reproduction steps**

1. On macOS without Command Line Developer Tools installed, ensure Git integration is enabled in VS Code.
2. Install/open VS Code 1.132.x.
3. Launch VS Code.
4. Observe the Command Line Developer Tools installation prompt.
5. Quit and relaunch VS Code.
6. Prompt appears again.

**Notes**

* This appears to be a regression introduced in 1.132.
* I’m specifically asking for behavior where local missing Git/CLI tools on macOS do not repeatedly trigger OS installation prompts, especially when remote workflows are used.

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