Microsoft/vscode

Ctrl+click on `file:` link in Debug Console in devcontainer opens host filesystem instead

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#111,143 opened on Nov 22, 2020

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Description

  • VSCode Version: 1.51.1
  • OS Version: Windows 10.0.19042

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open a project inside a devcontainer
  2. Run a launch configuration that prints a file:///path/to/file.txt link to the debug console.
  3. Ctrl+click on it

vscode will convert the path to C:\path\to\file.txt and open it on the host Windows filesystem. Expected: file is opened from the devcontainer filesystem. Works as expected in the Terminal tab.

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Can't use devcontainers without extensions

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptjavascriptdocker
Domain
developer experiencedevops
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptVSCode APIdevcontainer environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate how VSCode's Debug Console handles 'file:' URI clicks. Look for code that converts paths from container to host filesystem, possibly in the terminal or debug link handling modules. Compare with the Terminal tab's correct behavior. Search for 'openLink' or 'file://' in the source. Check if there are any existing tests or comments related to this issue.
Ctrl+click on `file:` link in Debug Console in devcontainer opens host filesystem instead · Microsoft/vscode#111143 | Good First Issue