Progress notification when comparing folders

[mikeseese]

Currently the compare folders task is fairly silent sans the Output log. Can we get a spinner and/or [preferred] a progress indicator as an long-term VS Code notification? This would help me know that something is happening, it's not stuck somewhere, and how long it might be until it's done. I'd prefer a notification over yet-another menu bar indicator.

[moshfeu]

What do you think?

A

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fc4a26db-36f6-4008-a404-e7d698781e25

B

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4658bad1-5f68-499a-88c9-6d4a2d4d1efc

[mikeseese]

Either option works with me. I like option B better personally as it should be able to be stacked into the hidden notification area.

Ideally we'd be able to cancel the compare, and even more if there was a x/total progress. At a minimum the spinner shown will be super helpful!