nRF connect sidebar in VScode is missing

[syauqi_alias]

The sidebar does not load, this is version v2024.7.13.

I uninstalled it and installed it again as an admin, but it still did not load. 

Sometimes it loads for a split second then it missing, afterwards VScode pop error message says "Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'shortName')"

Has anyone able to fix this

[rajeev]

A quick solution would be to uninstall the plugin from VSCODE, restart and install it again.

This shud fix it. Also are you running production or pre-release version of the plugin?

[86s9f5w8]

I am having same problem since VScode 1.92. Reinstalling does not work either. I tried downgrading to 2023.11.3 also did not work. Currently I have no way of using the nRF Connect for VS Code Extension Pack. The welcome tab shows for a second and then disappears after this error. I have to resort to using command line for building applications for now.

Developer tools

VScode 1.93.1
nrf connect extension pack v2024.9.5

Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 23H2
Installed on ‎03/‎08/‎2024
OS build 22631.4169
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1034.0

[Priyanka]

Hi,

I am not sure why this happens, but this error was usually resolved if you opened VSCode via Toolchain Manager. Have you tried opening this way instead of directly opening VSCode?

-Priyanka

[86s9f5w8]

Hi, I have resorted to using toolchain manager and west on command line to get it extension working.
If this is the intended way to get vscode extension working, then https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/installation/install_ncs.html should recommend using toolchain manager.

Please consider fixing this issue, so a user is able to setup vscode development environment without resorting to conflicting guide information.