Add "New Terminal" entry to taskbar, dock, and desktop right-click menus#258814
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This PR adds a "New Terminal" option to the system right-click menus across all platforms:
The "New Terminal" entry is positioned below the existing "New Window" entry on all platforms and provides users with quick access to VS Code's integrated terminal directly from the system interface.
Implementation Details
macOS Dock Menu
workbench.action.terminal.newcommandrunActionInRenderermethod to send the command to the active windowWindows Jump List
Linux Desktop Integration
code.desktopfile with a new "new-terminal" actionUser Experience
This enhancement provides users with quick access to VS Code's integrated terminal directly from the system taskbar/dock/desktop, improving workflow efficiency for developers who frequently use the terminal.
Before: Users had to open VS Code first, then open the terminal panel
After: Users can quickly access terminal functionality with a single right-click from the system interface
Fixes #258813.
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