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VS Code feature request: Show code running buttons in code cell

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TypeScript
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Description

In the source editor in VS Code, the button to run the code in a cell is visible whether the cursor is in the cell or not.

Screenshot 2023-09-27 at 11 47 50 PM

However, in the visual editor cursor must be in the cell for those buttons to be visible.

Screenshot 2023-09-27 at 11 48 36 PM

I think this is confusing because if you're not familiar with code cells, you might not know to click on them to reveal the buttons. I think the buttons should either always be visible, or at a minimum become visible when hovering over the cells (without the need to click on them).

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Research direction

Reproduce the code-cell button behavior in the VS Code source editor and visual editor, using the screenshots as the expected context. Trace the visual editor's code-cell controls first; done means the run buttons are always visible or appear when hovering, without requiring the cursor to be in the cell.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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