Related GitHub Issue

Closes: #10689

Roo Code Task Context (Optional)

This PR was created by @roomote to address the enhancement request.

Description

This PR adds a new command "Roo Code: Open In Current Tab" that opens Roo Code in the current editor view without creating a new split or locking the editor group.

Key Implementation Details:

• Added openInCurrentTab to the command IDs in packages/types/src/vscode.ts
• Created a new openClineInCurrentTab() function in src/activate/registerCommands.ts that:
  • Uses vscode.ViewColumn.Active to open in the current view instead of calculating a new column
  • Does NOT lock the editor group (unlike openClineInNewTab), allowing files to open over the panel like normal tabs
• Registered the new command in src/package.json
• Added translations for "Open In Current Tab" in all 18 locale files

Difference from existing "Open In New Tab":

• Open In New Tab: Opens in a new split to the right (lastCol + 1) and locks the editor group
• Open In Current Tab: Opens in the active view and does not lock the editor group

Test Procedure

1. Open VS Code with Roo Code installed
2. Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
3. Search for "Roo Code: Open In Current Tab"
4. Execute the command
5. Verify that Roo Code opens in the current editor view without creating a new split
6. Verify that clicking on files opens them in the same view (not locked)

Automated Tests:

• Ran existing registerCommands.spec.ts tests - all passing
• Ran TypeScript type checking - no errors
• Ran lint checks - no warnings

Pre-Submission Checklist

• Issue Linked: This PR is linked to an approved GitHub Issue (see "Related GitHub Issue" above).
• Scope: My changes are focused on the linked issue (one major feature/fix per PR).
• Self-Review: I have performed a thorough self-review of my code.
• Testing: New and/or updated tests have been added to cover my changes (if applicable).
• Documentation Impact: I have considered if my changes require documentation updates (see "Documentation Updates" section below).
• Contribution Guidelines: I have read and agree to the Contributor Guidelines.

Screenshots / Videos

Not applicable - no UI changes, only command palette integration.

Documentation Updates

• No documentation updates are required.

Additional Notes

The implementation follows the same pattern as the existing openClineInNewTab function but with these key differences:

• Uses ViewColumn.Active instead of calculating a new column
• Skips creating a new editor group
• Does not lock the editor group after opening

Get in Touch

This PR was created by @roomote. Feedback and guidance are welcome!