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.

It allows developers to treat text as a fluid substance that can be recalculated every single frame without dropping a beat.

Thanks to the Prism Linux installer, I curated exactly the software I wanted and achieved the holy grail of out-of-the-box experiences.