Support web extensions to run CodeStream in vscode.dev

[digitarald]

I'm part of the VS Code team and we recently launched VS Code for the web with github.dev, which feels like a perfect fit for CodeStream's user flows.

With vscode.dev, CodeStream's Open in IDE button could point to the web version of VS Code, preloaded with the codestream extension and the right project. Clicking Slack messages for code discussions could open instantly in the browser, without the risk of disrupting your current VS Code session. Quick PR review on your phone in your browser – vscode.dev can do that too.

How could that look like? vscode.dev supports magic links for extensions, like https://vscode.dev/codetour/lostintangent/rock-paper-scissors. Now imagine what actions could be made to all users with a browser by adding a https://vscode.dev/ext/codestream/… link. We don't have support for that right now, but are exploring and listening. VS Code on the web is just getting started, so as extensions ramp up on the web their feedback can shape the roadmap.

Your current VS Code extension just needs a few tweaks to be web compatible. You can read the full guide for extension authors creating and migrating extensions to web. I'd be happy to help in case of questions or planning.

[planteater]

Thanks for reaching out on this @digitarald! We've been actively discussing internally.