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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Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
developer experiencetooling
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Node.js basicsWindows environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the behavior of `code goto` on Windows by examining the linked VSCode issue (https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/58023). Check the main module (likely `index.js`) to understand how the editor command is constructed with `child process.spawn`. Consider implementing a workaround that detects when the editor is `code` on Windows and iterates over files instead of passing multiple file arguments. Test the fix on a Windows machine.
Can't open multiple files with `vscode` on windows · sindresorhus/open-editor#15 | Good First Issue