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Summary

This PR addresses Issue #8681 by implementing automatic detection and handling of Dev Container environments to ensure task history persists across container rebuilds.

Problem

When working in Dev Containers, the default storage location (context.globalStorageUri.fsPath) is often inside the container's ephemeral file system. This causes all task history to be lost when the container is rebuilt.

Solution

  1. Dev Container Detection: Implements robust detection of Dev Container environments through:

    • Environment variables (REMOTE_CONTAINERS, CODESPACES, DEVCONTAINER)
    • Docker environment file check (/.dockerenv)
    • VSCode remote name inspection
  2. Automatic Storage Path Migration: When running in a Dev Container with ephemeral storage:

    • Automatically attempts to find a persistent storage location
    • Tries workspace-relative paths first, then common persistent mount points
    • Falls back to default if no suitable persistent path is found
  3. User Notification System:

    • Warns users about ephemeral storage on first run in Dev Container
    • Offers to automatically configure persistent storage
    • Respects user preferences (remind later / don't show again)

Changes

  • Added src/utils/devContainer.ts with Dev Container detection and storage utilities
  • Modified src/utils/storage.ts to integrate Dev Container support
  • Updated src/extension.ts to check and notify about Dev Container storage on activation
  • Added comprehensive test suite in src/utils/__tests__/devContainer.spec.ts

Testing

  • ✅ All new functionality has 100% test coverage
  • ✅ All existing tests pass without regression
  • ✅ Tested detection logic with various Dev Container configurations
  • ✅ Verified notification flow and user preference persistence

Fixes

Fixes #8681


Important

Adds Dev Container detection and storage path migration to persist task history across container rebuilds, with user notifications and preferences.

  • Behavior:
    • Detects Dev Container environments using environment variables, Docker file, and VSCode remote name in devContainer.ts.
    • Automatically migrates storage path to persistent locations in Dev Containers, preferring workspace-relative paths.
    • Notifies users about ephemeral storage and offers to configure persistent storage, respecting user preferences.
  • Files:
    • Adds devContainer.ts for Dev Container detection and storage utilities.
    • Modifies storage.ts to integrate Dev Container support for storage paths.
    • Updates extension.ts to notify users about storage setup in Dev Containers.
  • Testing:
    • Comprehensive tests in devContainer.spec.ts for detection logic, path handling, and user notifications.

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- Add Dev Container detection logic to identify when running in containers
- Implement automatic storage path detection for persistent storage locations
- Add user notification system to warn about ephemeral storage in Dev Containers
- Integrate Dev Container support into existing storage utility
- Add comprehensive test coverage for Dev Container scenarios

Fixes #8681
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Review Summary

I've reviewed the changes in this PR and identified one issue that should be addressed:

Issues to Resolve

  • False positives in ephemeral path detection: The substring matching for /tmp/ and /temp/ in isEphemeralStoragePath() can incorrectly flag legitimate paths like /home/tmperson/data or /var/temperature/logs as ephemeral storage. Consider using path segment matching instead of substring matching.

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Replace hardcoded user-facing messages with translatable strings via the t() function. For example, the notification text and button labels at lines 121–129 should use translation keys to support localization.

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@dosubot dosubot bot added size:XL This PR changes 500-999 lines, ignoring generated files. bug Something isn't working labels Oct 16, 2025
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return ephemeralPaths.some(
(ephemeral) =>
normalizedPath.startsWith(ephemeral.toLowerCase()) ||
normalizedPath.includes("/.vscode") ||
normalizedPath.includes("/vscode-") ||
normalizedPath.includes("/tmp/") ||
normalizedPath.includes("/temp/"),
)
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The substring matching for /tmp/ and /temp/ can produce false positives. For example, paths like /home/tmperson/data or /var/temperature/logs would incorrectly be flagged as ephemeral storage because they contain these substrings. Consider checking for these as complete path segments instead. For instance, you could split the path by / and check if tmp or temp exists as a complete segment, or use a regex pattern like /\/tmp\/|\/temp\// to ensure they're matched as directory separators.

@hannesrudolph hannesrudolph added the Issue/PR - Triage New issue. Needs quick review to confirm validity and assign labels. label Oct 16, 2025
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[BUG] History of tasks disappear after Dev Container is rebuild.

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