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vscode-window-messages

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Best practices for vscode.window messages.

Software Engineering#vscode#localization#messages#extension-development#ui-guidelines#nls
Authorforcedotcom
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured guidelines for implementing VS Code window message APIs (showInformationMessage, showWarningMessage, showErrorMessage) with consistent localization, accessibility, and UX safety considerations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces internationalization by mandating nls.localize for all button labels and messages.
  • Guides correct return-value handling and modal option usage to ensure predictable user interactions.
  • Covers patterns for information, warning, and error messages across extension UI scenarios, including tests and accessibility checks.

Quick Start

Use these guidelines when adding vscode.window.show*Message calls to ensure messages are localized, safe, and user-friendly.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Name: vscode-window-messages
Download link: https://github.com/forcedotcom/salesforcedx-vscode/archive/main.zip#vscode-window-messages

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