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VS Code users keep filing bugs

Dev tooling14 posts from 14 people10d active+22 posts in the last 7 days, 4 the 7 days before (fading)

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Posts per day14 posts, Aug 28 to Sep 25

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Extension host fails to start (1.139)Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes Report Issue' dialog can assist with this. --> - VS Code Version: 1.139 - OS Version: macOS 27.0 Steps to Reproduce: Extension development host does not start and doesn't reach to point to activate extension under...microsoft/vscodebencefrSep 24yesterday
GHE stopped working in agents windowDoes this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No Report Issue' dialog can assist with this. --> - VS Code Version: 1.139.0 - OS Version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26200 Steps to Reproduce: 1. I am logged in the GHE, agents window keep asking me to log again and dont...microsoft/vscodeguilhermekfSep 232 days ago
Feature Request: expose an `explorerResourceIsSymbolicLink` context key for when clauses...`explorerResourceIsRoot`, and `explorerResourceReadonly` keys. ## Problem There is no way to conditionally show an `explorer/context` menu item for symlinks. Extensions that add symlink-specific commands (for example "Go to symlink target", "Copy real path", or "Reveal...microsoft/vscodetsuzumiCSep 187 days ago
Mobile Version for android and iosThis would make mobile development more, also make them use Termux as their terminal client, so they have to download it, or you could make them use your own custom terminalmicrosoft/vscodejersus-02Sep 187 days ago
Modern UI - Connected tabs feedbackVS Code: 1.139.0-insider (f44f55cde0c1ff6c834bad0bb46397bc48711da8) Theme: Dark Modern Layout: Compact What about increasing the radius, adding an outline to the tab (same color as other separators), plus some space to breath at the top? This can work nicely if the "connected"...microsoft/vscodelppeddSep 1510 days ago
VSCode extension: session list only allows archive/unarchive, no way to delete a session...UIs. ## Actual behavior Archiving only hides the session from the default view; there's no way to remove it entirely through the UI. ## Environment - Claude Code VSCode extension - macOS (Darwin 25.6.0)anthropics/claude-codepws019Sep 1213 days ago
Add ability to pin folders in the Project Explorer## Description I would like to request a feature that allows users to pin folders in the Project Explorer (the folder/file view on the left side of VS Code). This would be especially helpful when working with large workspaces or monorepos, where the Project Explorer can contain...microsoft/vscodesagartecSep 112 weeks ago
Extend VS Code Pet compatibility to work with third-party AI agents (Cline, Kilo Code, etc.)Type: Feature Request ## Current Behavior The VS Code pet (experimental feature) currently only reacts to interactions with GitHub Copilot agents. It provides delightful animations and reactions when users work with Copilot in chat [[1]][[6]]. ## Requested Feature Please extend...microsoft/vscodedobbygit-netizenSep 112 weeks ago
Misleading active tab background colorDoes this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes - VS Code Version: 1.136.1 - OS Version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100 Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open two files in VS Code 2. Try to quickly distinguish the active tab The tab coloring in the modernized UI seems very...microsoft/vscodemasliskoSep 82 weeks ago
Primary Side Bar width resets after toggling visibility (CTRL + B)Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes Report Issue' dialog can assist with this. --> - VS Code Version: 1.136.0 - OS Version: Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon (6.17.0-40-generic) ### Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open VS Code 2. Drag the border of the Primary Side Bar to...microsoft/vscodevanndebushSep 33 weeks ago
Fix opening file: links with a drive letter in the Debug ConsoleDoes this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes Report Issue' dialog can assist with this. --> - VS Code Version: 1.123.1 - OS Version: Windows 11 Pro Steps to Reproduce: 1. Make a file URI, like `file-uri:line:column`, appear in the Debug Console 2. Try to click...microsoft/vscodeFMorschelSep 33 weeks ago
Notification toast has no bottom marginThere is a visible gap on the right side of the toast, but no gap at the bottommicrosoft/vscodekhusantoySep 33 weeks ago
[WSL] VS Code 1.135.0 causes wsl.exe to consume one full CPU core after connecting to WSLType: Bug ## Description After connecting VS Code 1.135.0 to Ubuntu through Remote WSL, one Windows-side `wsl.exe` process continuously consumes approximately 100% of one logical CPU core. This increases CPU package power from approximately 16 W to 36 W and significantly raises...microsoft/vscodejiplantAug 293 weeks ago
Need to sign in every time I start VS CodeType: Bug 1. Start VS Code 2. Sign in the "Sign in to use GitHub Copilot" dialog 3. Quit VS Code 4. Start VS Code again Expected: I'm still signed in. Actual: The sign-in dialog pops up again. VS Code version: Code 1.135.0 (Universal) (08d4889f9ec4a1685d257b9b95de036c8e1ce1e5,...microsoft/vscodetoh-abletonAug 284 weeks ago

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14 posts from 14 people in 2 places, about 4 a week over 28 days. Mostly on microsoft/vscode, anthropics/claude-code. Tools named alongside: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT.

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Posts about VS Code that state a pain but match no known issue yet. First post Aug 28, 2026, latest Sep 24, 2026. Corroborated: 3 or more posts from 2 or more people or places. Method

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  • 2026-09-25 Statement: VS Code users keep asking for help to VS Code users keep filing bugs
  • 2026-09-25 Added: VS Code users keep asking for help (14 posts)

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