Cannot resume remote connection after interruption

[joshuajbrunner]

Problem

If a remote connection is interrupted (e.g., network drop, timeout), there is no way to resume the connection automatically. Instead, you have to:

1. Open Settings manually
2. Find the remote connection configuration
3. Reconnect from there

When you do go into Settings, the connection shows the error:

read ETIMEDOUT

Expected Behavior

• The extension should detect a dropped remote connection and attempt to automatically reconnect (with backoff/retry)
• If auto-reconnect fails, a notification or prompt should appear offering a one-click reconnect — rather than requiring the user to navigate through Settings

Feature Request: Easier Remote Connection Management

Beyond the reconnection bug, it would be nice to have a more accessible way to manage remote connections — for example:

• A status bar indicator showing connection state (connected / disconnected / reconnecting)
• A quick-action button or command palette entry to reconnect, disconnect, or switch remote targets
• Currently, the only way to manage remote connections is through the Settings menu, which adds unnecessary friction

Environment

• Error: read ETIMEDOUT
• Trigger: Remote connection interrupted mid-session