VSCode-pull-request-GitHub repeatedly asked to sign in again using GitHub
Users of the VS Code GitHub Pull Requests extension report being repeatedly prompted to sign in to GitHub, even after successfully authenticating. The issue causes frequent session expirations and re-authentication requests, disrupting workflow. The problem has been reported in the extension's issue tracker for investigation.
Background
- This is a GitHub issue thread for the official **Microsoft Visual Studio Code GitHub Pull Request extension**, which lets developers review, comment on, and merge PRs directly inside VS Code.
- The bug: users are being repeatedly forced to re-authenticate with GitHub (sometimes every few minutes or every new session), even though they have already signed in. This breaks workflow because the extension requires a persistent login to fetch PRs, post comments, and manage reviews.
- The root cause is not always clear, but common culprits include expired or revoked OAuth tokens, corporate firewall/proxy settings that block token refresh, VS Code's credential storage being cleared or inaccessible, and changes to GitHub's authentication policies.
- This matters because the extension is extremely popular (millions of installs), and the constant re-auth loop is a major productivity killer for developers who rely on VS Code for daily GitHub work.
- The thread is a user complaint / support discussion — not an official fix announcement.