Add documentation link to Copilot coding agent availability error message #7314
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Summary
Enhances the user feedback when the Copilot coding agent is not available by adding a link to the GitHub documentation for setting up the agent.
Problem
Previously, when the Copilot coding agent was not enabled for a repository, users received this error message:
This message provided guidance but didn't include a direct link to the documentation on how to enable the agent, requiring users to search for setup instructions manually.
Solution
Updated the error message to include a markdown link to the GitHub documentation:
Changes Made
CODING_AGENT_DOCS_URL
constant pointing to the official GitHub documentationsrc/lm/tools/copilotRemoteAgentTool.ts
to include the documentation link using VS Code's markdown link formatTesting
This improvement provides users with immediate access to setup instructions when encountering this error, reducing friction in the setup process.
Warning
Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses
I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:
update.code.visualstudio.com
node ./out/src/test/runTests.js
(dns block)If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:
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