feat: make GitHub Copilot an optional dependency #42
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Fixes issue where extension/database silently fails to connect without active GitHub Copilot subscription. - Remove github.copilot-chat from extensionDependencies array - Add runtime detection for Copilot availability in extension.ts - Implement graceful fallback messages in chatRequestHandler.ts - Preserve all database management features for users without Copilot - Enable AI features only when Copilot is available This allows the extension to activate for all users while maintaining AI functionality for those with active Copilot subscriptions.
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Hi @jd-pr - Thanks for opening this one. Verison |
anas-araid
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Jul 22, 2025
- Accept upstream changes for optional Copilot dependency - Resolve conflicts in package.json and src/extension.ts - Retain enhanced error handling in chatRequestHandler.ts
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hey, checking in. let me know if there are any other issues |
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Hi @jd-pr, sorry for the delay in this. I'll be pushing out next week 👍 |
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Fixes issue where extension/database silently fails to connect without active GitHub Copilot subscription.
This allows the extension to activate for all users while maintaining AI functionality for those with active Copilot subscriptions.
What kind of change does this PR introduce?
Optional dependency/bug fix
What is the current behavior?
Currently, the extension silently fails when users attempt to connect to their Supabase database without an active GitHub Copilot subscription. The extension appears in VS Code's activity bar, but clicking "Connect" results in an indefinite hang with no error messages or feedback. This happens because the extension has a hard dependency on github.copilot-chat which prevents it from activating without Copilot.
What is the new behavior?
Additional context
The current implementation affects any user who:
The fix is minimal and maintains backward compatibility while significantly improving the user experience for those without Copilot subscriptions.