Kubernetes command failed

I use kubectl on my Linux Mint box via snap. I run microk8s (still via snap) locally as well as using remote k8s clusters (Azure, Docker for Mac remotely, etc). I run helm also via snap. So, my snap list looks like (snippet):

Name                   Version                     Rev   Tracking       Publisher              Notes
code                   a5d1cc28                    34    latest/stable  vscode✓                classic
core                   16-2.45                     9289  latest/stable  canonical✓             core
docker                 19.03.11                    471   latest/stable  canonical✓             -
helm                   3.2.3                       244   latest/stable  snapcrafters           classic
kubectl                1.18.3                      1534  latest/stable  canonical✓             classic
microk8s               v1.18.3                     1443  latest/stable  canonical✓             classic

Note that I have a ~/.kube/config with several clusters, all work fine from the shell.

I decided to give vscode-kubernetes-tools a spin. After installation when you click on the extension logo in the Activity Bar, the list of clusters, helm repos, and clouds stay empty (I saw the little progress bar running for each for a few seconds); a toaster popped up saying only: Kubectl command failed: without any explanation whatsover.

I looked at the Output view in the Log (Extension Host) and nothing either.

Not sure where to look for information and reasons why the extension believes it cannot run kubectl

[gildas]

@lstocchi I installed the extension from the download link you gave me.

And I still get the Kubectl command failed: even after setting the flag:

    "vs-kubernetes": {
        "vs-kubernetes.enable-snap-flag": true
    }

I restarted vscode entirely after setting it, just to be sure.

[lstocchi]

@gildas I was able to replicate it and i think i have a fix (#771) . Would you please try it and see if it works for you?

You can install the extension by using a vsix file. I created it (download link: https://github.com/lstocchi/vscode-kubernetes-tools/raw/master/vscode-kubernetes-tools-1.2.1.vsix ) or you can build it by yourself (you can use this branch https://github.com/lstocchi/vscode-kubernetes-tools/tree/i770 ).

Once installed you should keep seeing the error as before Kubectl command failed:. Now if you go in the settings page and set “vs-kubernetes.enable-snap-flag” to true the extension should start working normally (CMD/CTRL + SHIFT + P -> search for Open Setting -> click on Preferences: Open Settings (JSON) -> add "vs-kubernetes.enable-snap-flag": true and save).

If you can confirm it works it would be really helpful for us. Thank you!!!