Searching for NuGet packages in solution explorer no longer works

[zivkan]

Visual Studio Version

I tested 17.10 GA, 17.11 public preview, and internal preview channels. None worked for me today.

Summary

Previously, after enabling "search external files" in Solution Exolorer's search options, it was possible to search for a NuGet package name and it would show any results under the Dependencies node. That's how the screenshots in #9494 were taken.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Create any SDK style project
2. Add a package reference to a package that has dependencies. For example, NuGet.Commands
3. Enable "Search external files" in Solution Explorer's search options
4. Expand the Dependencies node, and find a dependency of that package you installed. For example, Newtonsoft.Json
5. Enter that transitive package ID in the Solution Explorer search

Expected Behavior

It shows results, as can be seen in #9494

Actual Behavior

No results found.

User Impact

The NuGet team is documenting this as a way that customers can find why a transitive package is being used by their project.

[drewnoakes]

@zivkan isn't this a dupe of NuGet/Home#13619? If so, it was fixed recently.

[zivkan]

Oops, in my stress of trying to meet a few deadlines, I forgot that issue/PR exists! Looks like there was a delay in getting it inserted into VS, which is why Int Preview doesn't have the fix yet.