[Feature Request] Add Progress Indicator and Control Options for Remote Workspace Indexing

[iwangbowen]

Type: Feature Request

Feature Request

When running "GitHub Copilot: Build Remote Workspace Index" command, we need better visibility and control over the indexing process.

Current Behavior

• Only shows "Building remote workspace index" in the status bar
• No indication of progress or estimated time remaining
• No way to pause or cancel the operation
• For large workspaces, the indexing process can take a long time without any feedback

Proposed Features

1. Progress Indicator:

   • Add a progress bar or percentage indicator
   • Show the number of files processed / total files
   • Display estimated time remaining

2. Control Options:

   • Add ability to pause/resume indexing
   • Add ability to cancel the operation
   • Show detailed progress in the Output panel (optional)

Benefits

• Better user experience with clear visibility of the indexing progress
• Ability to manage system resources by controlling the indexing process
• Improved productivity by allowing users to make informed decisions about timing of indexing operations

VS Code version: Code - Insiders 1.98.0-insider (105d4af, 2025-02-19T06:43:12.388Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100
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