Verified Solution[microsoft/vscode] Copilot bypasses rename tool in VS Code 1.110 despite explicit SKILL.md guidance
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### ROOT CAUSE
The issue arises because the Copilot extension isn't adhering to the `symbol-rename` skill's mandatory rule in the `SKILL.md` file, which specifies the use of `vscode_renameSymbol`. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the skill's directives or a bug in how Copilot processes rename operations.
### CODE FIX
1. **Ensure Correct SKILL.md Configuration**:
- Verify that the `symbol-rename` skill in `SKILL.md` is correctly formatted, especially the mandatory rules. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues that might cause Copilot to ignore the rules.
2. **Update Copilot Extension Settings**:
- Modify Copilot's settings to prioritize the `symbol-rename` skill when handling rename requests. This can be done by adding configurations that enforce the use of `vscode_renameSymbol`.
3. **Implement Skill Enforcement**:
- If necessary, adjust the Copilot extension's code to ensure that it checks the `SKILL.md` file and enforces the specified rename method before falling back to other techniques.
Here is a potential code snippet to modify the Copilot settings to prioritize the `symbol-rename` skill:
```json
// settings.json
{
"copilotChat.enabled": true,
"copilotChat.agentSettings": {
"skills": {
"priority": ["symbol-rename"]
}
}
}
```
This change ensures that the `symbol-rename` skill is checked first, promoting the use of `vscode_renameSymbol` as intended.
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