OpenClaw's Node for VS Code extension proved it can support a real local file-based workflow, but on Windows the experience still feels more like early infrastructure than finished tooling.
A smaller weekly VS Code release adds chat workflow refinements, semantic search changes, TypeScript 6.0, and new admin controls.
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Hackers target GitHub developers with fake VS Code alerts and CVEs, using malicious links to steal data and deliver malware.