Microsoft/vscode

Allow specifying an icon for config enums

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#123,786 opened on May 13, 2021

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Description

I implemented intellisense for terminal profile icons https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/122473, but currently the preview is in the description, it would be much easier to use if it was to the left of the string.

Compare that to how nice the change icon command is:

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Research direction
Investigate how VS Code's configuration schema handles enums and how icons are displayed in quick pick dropdowns. Modify the configuration schema to include an optional 'icon' field for enum values and update the UI to render icons next to enum options.
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typescript
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frontend
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Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Clear
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60