Testing VS Code Extensions

How to test:

• build Theia from sources
• create plugins folder under Theia repo folder
• download an extension (vsix file) from VS Code Marketplace to plugins folder:¹

• start Theia browser example
• check that the extension is installed, View main menu -> Plugins
• test functionality of the extension

If something does not work:

• file an issue
  • please check first that there is no similar issue already
• mention which extension
• what does not work
  • always check your expectations with what VS Code does
• check browser console and server logs for errors and warnings. If there are some, mention them in the issue as well

¹Alternatively, you can use the command "Deploy plugin by id" from the command palette. When asked for a parameter, enter the following: vscode:extension/<exension id>. "<extension id>" stands for the "Unique Identifier" from the extension homepage in the VS Code Marketplace.