sindresorhus/open-editor

Can't open multiple files with `vscode` on windows

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#15 opened on Apr 15, 2021

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Description

This command code --goto index.js:1:1 package.json:1:1 can't work on windows.

VSCode seems don't want address this issue.

What should we do?

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Research direction
Investigate how the command line arguments are parsed on Windows vs Unix in the open editor source code, particularly in the spawning of the editor process. Check if the issue is due to incorrect handling of multiple file arguments or differences in VSCode CLI behavior on Windows.
Tech stack
javascriptnodejsshell
Domain
clideveloper experience
Issue type
Bug
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.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitNode.jsWindows OS
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70