eclipse-theia/theia

add `Copy All` action to debug console

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#3,610 opened on Nov 23, 2018

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Description

The debug console is virtualized and only rerenders the visible part of the debug output, because of it, it is not possible to copy the whole output. There should be Copy All command/menu item which will construct the whole output from debug console model and paste it into the clipboard.

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer experience
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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic TypeScript knowledgeFamiliarity with Theia debug console
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Explore the debug console model in Theia (likely in packages/debug or similar). Look for existing 'Copy' actions and how the model stores output. The issue mentions virtualized rendering; investigate how the model maintains the full output string. Implement a 'Copy All' command that constructs the full output from the model and uses clipboard API. Consider adding a context menu item or command palette entry. Review any existing PRs or comments for implementation guidance.