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Test: Migrate MCP servers with portable variables

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Description

Refs: #336822

- [ ] anyOS

Complexity: 1

Authors: @vritant24

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Verify that supported workspace and path variables are replaced with concrete values when moving an MCP server from `.vscode/mcp.json` to the workspace-root `.mcp.json`.

1. Use a build containing #336822 and enable `chat.customizations.mcpServerMigration.enabled`.
2. Open a folder and create `.vscode/mcp.json` with a stdio server whose `command`, `args`, or `env` values use `${workspaceFolder}`, `${workspaceFolderBasename}`, `${cwd}`, `${pathSeparator}`, and `${/}`.
3. Open Chat Customizations, select **Migrate MCP Servers**, and migrate the server.
4. Verify the server is removed from `.vscode/mcp.json`, added to `.mcp.json`, and every variable is replaced with the expected concrete path, folder name, or platform separator.
5. In a multi-root workspace, repeat with `${workspaceFolder:}`, `${workspaceFolderBasename:}`, and `${cwd:}` and verify they resolve against the named folder.
6. Add another server using `${env:NAME}` or a nonexistent workspace-folder name and verify it is not offered for migration.

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Research direction

Use a build containing #336822 and enable chat.customizations.mcpServerMigration.enabled. Follow the listed single-root and multi-root migration scenarios with .vscode/mcp.json and .mcp.json; done means supported variables resolve to concrete values, migrated servers move correctly, and servers using env variables or nonexistent folders are not offered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
75/100

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