Make progress on PR #161716

[jackpunt]

I'd like to see someone respond to #161716, tell what is still to be done to get it integrated.
@bpasero had some comments (months ago...) and I have addressed them, but then total silence.
I occasionally merge to keep up with vscode, but have no idea if/when this PR can be merged or closed.

Please find someone to respond and tell me where it is going.

[bpasero]

Will try to take a look this or next week.