vscode.workspaces[0].uri.path on windows returns a path with a forward slash in the beginning

[AllanOricil]

vscode.workspaces[0].uri.path on windows is returning a path with a forward slash in the beginning, but this is not a valid path. Could you remove it if node is running on Windows?

If it can't be removed is there a probem if I use the private prop _fsPath ? I'm asking it because that one is right.

• VSCode Version: 1.46.0 this is the package version I'm currently using
• OS Version: Windows 10

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Just call vscode.workspaces[0].uri.path on Windows

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: NA

[AllanOricil]

I solved my problem using the getter fsPath. But I would like to understand when I should use the path attribute.

[GustavoASC]

I had this same problem and solved it using fsPath as you said. I am also confused about when one should use path instead of fsPath...

[jrieken]

The path-component of uris always uses forward slashes, when accessing the file system you can use fsPath (which takes UNC paths into account). However, it is advised to use vscode.workspace.fs to read/write files because that can be used in other contexts as well

[AllanOricil]

@GustavoASC I found tests to help us understand how to use vscode.workspace.fs https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/blob/master/extensions/vscode-api-tests/src/singlefolder-tests/workspace.fs.test.ts