Microsoft/vscode

Copying links does not seem to work

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#214,313 opened on May 27, 2024

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...after clicking on "Copy", the clipboard remains unchanged.

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Research direction
Investigate the Copy link functionality. Start by locating the UI element that triggers the copy action (likely in the editor or link context menu). Trace the event handler and see if the clipboard API is called correctly. Check for any asynchronous issues or missing permissions. Also review recent changes to clipboard handling.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
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.
Mostly clear
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Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70