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SCM - Reveal Active File in Git View

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#170,819 opened on Jan 9, 2023

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Description

It would be wonderful if there is a command to Reveal Active File in Git View, much like the Reveal Active File in Explorer View. I don't think this needs much explanation. 🤣

It should jump right to the Git repo + bring the active file into view or highlight it.

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Research direction
Examine the existing 'Reveal Active File in Explorer View' command implementation (workbench.action.files.revealActiveFile) and adapt it to work in the Git/Source Control view. Identify where files are listed in the SCM view and implement a similar reveal function.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer experiencetoolingdesktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptGitVS Code extension development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70