CLI install extension command cannot run non-interactively

[AdamVig]

• VSCode Version: 1.27.1
• OS Version: MacOS 10.13.6

I have found that I am unable to reliably install extensions via the command line because of an update prompt that requires user interaction. A flag like --yes or --force or --update would be helpful in allowing the --install-extension command to run non-interactively.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. code --install-extension yzhang.markdown-all-in-one (or any extension that has a newer version than the one you have installed)
2. Prompt appears: Extension 'yzhang.markdown-all-in-one' v1.6.0 is already installed, but a newer version 1.6.1 is available in the marketplace. Would you like to update? Yes(0) | No(1)

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes (CLI command)

[sandy081]

@AdamVig May I know the use case why do you want to run this non interactively?

[AdamVig]

@sandy081 Thanks for the reply.

I use the VS Code CLI to install extensions in my dotfiles. Managing my extensions in my dotfiles helps keep them in sync between my personal and work computers.

You can see the script that uses the CLI here.

[ThadHouse]

I agree that the CLI should have a way to run every command, especially extension based commands without interaction. I also have an installer that is installing a list of VS Code extensions, and while I haven't directly seen this issue yet, it would be a major issue if it did.