Store state on remote instead of browser - #7914
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Fixes #4212
Problem
Workbench state was stored in browser local storage, so it was not shared between browsers or incognito sessions.
Motivation
The goal is to provide the same persistent development experience as using VS Code on a personal computer, with an identical workspace available from anywhere and from any browser.
Persisting the workbench state on the remote server is important to achieve that experience: settings, authenticated accounts, and other state should follow the remote workspace rather than the local browser.
Solution
Store the relevant state on the remote, restoring the behavior expected by code-server users.
Based on @hefanbo fix proposition. Thanks to him. Link
Test
Testing steps:
The same behavior also works with a BYOM provider API key configured in GitHub Copilot.
Tested & deployed on my personal vscode-server self hosted instance.
AI assistance and review
This change was developed with the assistance of an AI coding assistant. I reviewed and tested the implementation on my self-hosted code-server instance running on a NAS.
However, I cannot fully assess all possible side effects or interactions with other code-server features. Community review, testing, and criticism are very welcome, especially regarding compatibility, security, and backward compatibility.