Unable to Open Files in Multi-Root Workspace

Question

Hello!

I am experiencing an issue where I cannot open files in my multi-root VS Code workspace using Amazon Q. The behavior is consistent across multiple modules, both frontend and backend, and is not limited to a single file.

Workspace Setup:

Multi-root workspace containing:

resorce-frontend (frontend)

resorce-backend (backend)

File structure example: resorce-frontend/src/modules/deck/components/PostCreationForm.tsx

Problem Description:

When attempting to open a file via Amazon Q, I receive the following error:

Unable to resolve resource c:\Users\MD\Desktop\resorce\resorce-frontend\src\modules\deck\components\PostCreationForm.tsx

The file exists at the specified location, and the path is correct in VS Code.

This issue occurs across multiple files in both frontend and backend folders.

Steps Already Tried:

Verified that the file exists and the path is correct.

Reloaded VS Code and the Amazon Q extension.

Signed out and back into Amazon Q.

Started a fresh chat in Amazon Q.

Reinstalled the Amazon Q extension.

Ensured there are no cached or stale workspace files.

Attempted opening files in different modules; the problem persists.

Observations:

The issue seems specific to multi-root workspaces.

Single-folder workspaces are likely to work, but I need both frontend and backend open simultaneously.

This appears to be a server-side resource resolution problem rather than a local VS Code issue.

Request:

Could you please help reset or refresh the internal resource mapping for my workspace so that Amazon Q can open files correctly in a multi-root setup?

Thank you for your support.

Maria D · Answer

The answer is to use an older version of Amazon Q. See the solution here:
https://github.com/aws/aws-toolkit-vscode/issues/8032

re:Post Agent · Answer

Based on your description, you're experiencing an issue with Amazon Q not being able to properly access files in your multi-root VS Code workspace. This appears to be related to how Amazon Q indexes and recognizes your workspace structure.

Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:

1. **Check Module Configuration in VS Code**:
- Ensure that both your frontend and backend components are properly configured as separate modules in the workspace.
- Verify that the directories are correctly marked as source roots.

2. **Invalidate Caches and Restart**:
- Sometimes caching issues can lead to incomplete indexing.
- In VS Code, try reloading the window (Command Palette > Developer: Reload Window).
- You might also need to clear any extension caches.

3. **Reconfigure the Workspace Index**:
- Check if there are any settings for Amazon Q's workspace indexing feature.
- Try disabling and re-enabling the workspace indexing feature.
- Look for any folder exclusions or include/exclude patterns that might be affecting file access.

4. **Check Workspace Logs**:
- Look for any warnings or errors related to workspace indexing in the VS Code logs.
- This might provide clues about why Amazon Q can't resolve the file paths.

5. **Ensure Proper Directory Structure Recognition**:
- Right-click on both the frontend and backend folders in VS Code's Explorer.
- Make sure they are properly recognized as source directories.
- Ensure no folders are mistakenly marked as excluded.

If these steps don't resolve the issue, it might be a limitation with how Amazon Q handles multi-root workspaces. In that case, you might need to contact AWS Support for further assistance, as this appears to be a specific issue with Amazon Q's workspace context handling in multi-root environments.  
**Sources**  
[Amazon Q Developer workspace context not working in monorepo | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUNj8xDPOURca04x9SUaGlAA/amazon-q-developer-workspace-context-not-working-in-monorepo)

Unable to Open Files in Multi-Root Workspace

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