[Bug] Window controls aren't transparent on Windows platforms

[illixion]

On Windows 10/11, the window controls will be opaque even with Vibrancy active.

This issue is caused by Microsoft removing the setting for enabling HTML window controls in microsoft/vscode#188793, unfortunately this means that the controls will no longer be transparent with the rest of the window on Windows platforms. Need to investigate possible solutions to this issue.

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Update

I've created a feature request to return the WCO setting back: microsoft/vscode#198766

If this is affecting you, feel free to go to that feature request and give it a 👍 reaction

[bigplayer-ai]

Ok I found it:
window.experimental.windowControlsOverlay.enabled
"window.experimental.windowControlsOverlay.enabled": false

[harrywenjie]

As of today, vs code has removed this 'window.experimental.windowControlsOverlay.enabled' setting.
Please reopen this issue.

[illixion]

I've updated this issue to reflect the new challenges posed in VSCode 1.82.0 update, and it will be used to track any possible solutions. This currently affects everyone on Windows 10/11.

[alefmim]

This bug also affects the breadcrumb bar when the tab bar is hidden.

Steps to reproduce:

• add "workbench.editor.showTabs": false, to settings.json

Screenshot:

[illixion]

Made a VSCode feature request to add the WCO setting back: microsoft/vscode#198766

If this is affecting you, feel free to go to that feature request and give it a 👍 reaction