Microsoft/vscode

Allow users to select using `typescript.tsserver.nodePath` after dismissing modal dialog

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#247088 opened on Apr 22, 2025

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Description

Currently, for "security" reasons, VS Code will show a modal dialog prompt to users when a custom tsserver node path is specified in workspace or user settings (see https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/200923 for more details). If a user dismisses this dialog the UI offers no mechanism for users to change their mind and switch between node paths.

Feature request: Similar to typescript.tsdk (screenshot below), allow users to change their typescript.tsserver.nodePath via the UI by offering a TypeScript: Select node path... command in the command palette.

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If the VS Code team is onboard with this change my team would be happy to contribute it. Thanks!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
developer experiencetooling
Issue type
feature
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.
1-2 days
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
Basic knowledge of VS Code extension APIUnderstanding of TypeScript tsserver nodePath setting
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the existing 'TypeScript: Select TypeScript version' command implementation in the VS Code repository. Look at how the command is registered and how it updates the typescript.tsdk setting. Then replicate similar logic for the typescript.tsserver.nodePath setting. The relevant code is likely in the TypeScript extension under extensions/typescript language features. Also, refer to issue #200923 for the previous discussion on the security modal.