[BUG][vscode-extension] Code Analyzer can't find SF CLI

[randi274]

Bug Description

We have had multiple reports of users who have the Salesforce CLI installed receiving an error message informing them they do not have the CLI installed, such as: "To use the Salesforce Code Analyzer extension, first install Salesforce CLI."

This can occur for a few reasons, but the root cause is that sf is not appearing in the PATH of the running VS Code instance. This tends to affect mac users when you have installed outside of the recommended CLI steps. We are currently looking into a fix for this.

Steps To Reproduce

1. Open the Code Analyzer VS Code Extension
2. See an error message that the CLI is not installed, preventing use.

Expected Behavior

If I have the SF CLI installed, Code Analyzer should be able to find it

Operating System

All

Visual Studio Code Version

Latest

Extension Version

1.10.1

Salesforce CLI Version

2.104.6

Code Analyzer CLI Plugin Version

5.4.0

Additional Context (Screenshots, Files, etc)

Workaround

Open VS Code using the terminal to ensure the sf is located in the path of your VS Code application. Re-install the CLI using the recommended steps. Do not use homebrew, or install SF with the assistance of sudo.

Urgency

Moderate

[git2gus]

This issue has been linked to a new work item: W-19607220