Microsoft/vscode

Restored custom editors never load if the extension is uninstalled

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#125,582 opened on Jun 5, 2021

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Description

Repro:

  1. Install Luna Paint
  2. Open an image
  3. Uninstall Luna Paint
  4. Reload the window

The editor will stay in loading animation forever:

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Research direction
Investigate how VS Code restores custom editors on window reload and why it fails when the extension is uninstalled. Focus on the editor restoration code path and the custom editor provider lookup.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitTypeScriptVS Code Extension API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35