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Can't install any extension from the Marketplace?

Seems that from the new vscode version I haven't been able to install any extension from the Marketplace. Is this known bug?



`Version: 1.111.0 (system setup)`

`Commit: ce099c1ed25d9eb3076c11e4a280f3eb52b4fbeb`

`Date: 2026-03-06T23:06:10Z`

`Electron: 39.6.0`

`ElectronBuildId: 13330601`

`Chromium: 142.0.7444.265`

`Node.js: 22.22.0`

`V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0`

`OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100`


2026-03-13 16:27:15.277
[error]
[Window] End of central directory record signature not found. Either not a zip file, or file is truncated.:
Error
: End of central directory record signature not found. Either not a zip file, or file is truncated.
    at Ob (file:///c:/Program%20Files/Microsoft%20VS%20Code/ce099c1ed2/resources/app/out/vs/code/electron-utility/sharedProcess/sharedProcessMain.js:450:28625)
    at file:///c:/Program%20Files/Microsoft%20VS%20Code/ce099c1ed2/resources/app/out/vs/code/electron-utility/sharedProcess/sharedProcessMain.js:450:29929
    at c:\Program Files\Microsoft VS Code\ce099c1ed2\resources\app\node_modules\yauzl\index.js:40:7
    at c:\Program Files\Microsoft VS Code\ce099c1ed2\resources\app\node_modules\yauzl\index.js:190:5
    at c:\Program Files\Microsoft VS Code\ce099c1ed2\resources\app\node_modules\yauzl\index.js:712:5
    at c:\Program Files\Microsoft VS Code\ce099c1ed2\resources\app\node_modules\yauzl\fd-slicer.js:33:7
    at FSReqCallback.wrapper [as oncomplete] (node:fs:671:5)

#programming #technology #dev
Would an open-source CAPTCHA project be a good idea?

I’m thinking about building an open-source CAPTCHA project and would love to get some honest feedback before I start.

The basic idea would be a self-hostable CAPTCHA solution that developers could run themselves instead of relying on services like reCAPTCHA or other third-party providers.

Some things I’m considering:

\- Open-source and transparent implementation

\- Self-hosted / privacy-friendly

\- Easy integration with websites and APIs

\- Modern challenges that are accessible to legitimate users

\- Protection against common automated/bot abuse

\- Potentially offering different challenge types depending on the use case

I’m wondering:

1. Is there actually a need for an OSS CAPTCHA solution?

2. What are the biggest problems with existing CAPTCHA systems?

3. What features would make you consider using a self-hosted OSS CAPTCHA?

4. Are there technical/security challenges that would make this difficult to maintain as an open-source project?

5. Would you personally use something like this in a project?

I’m mainly looking for honest criticism and potential problems I might be overlooking.
#programming #technology #dev