Duplicate icon in GNOME sidebar when Code is added to the favorites

[alessandrodolci]

• VSCode Version: 1.27.2 (OSS Code, but also happens in the latest VS Code on Ubuntu)
• OS Version: Arch Linux (kernel 4.18.12-arch1-1-ARCH)

When adding Code to the favorite applications in the GNOME environment, a duplicate icon spawns when launching the application.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Add Code to favorite applications in GNOME
2. Open an instance of Code and switch to the activities overview

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

I'm willing to try to solve the issue if you confirm that it is related to the application.

[jpalomaki]

This also happens on Ubuntu 18.04.1, running GNOME 3.28.2 and code 1.29.1-1542309157.

Hovering mouse on top, the favorite icon in the dock says Visual Studio Code, whereas the duplicate icon, that appears when starting code, says Visual Studio Code - URL Handler.

[al2me6]

Can reproduce.

Kubuntu 18.10, kernel 4.18.0, KDE 5.14.3, Code 1.29.1.

Steps to reproduce: pin Code to the taskbar. The hover menu shows "Visual Studio Code." Open the application. Instead of opening under the pinned icon, a new icon shows up with description "Visual Studio Code - URL Handler."

It sometimes goes away after a reboot, but is mostly unpredictable.

I have experienced this problem since Code 1.28.1.

[DiDeoxy]

Have same problem

[vtenfys]

I'm having the same problem - worth noting that someone has asked a question about this behaviour on Ask Ubuntu here: https://askubuntu.com/questions/1095206/vscode-activity-titled-visual-studio-code-url-handler

I'm using the latest Code (1.29.1) on Ubuntu 18.10