Fix App Setting Visibility Toggle Icon State

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Problem

The "App Setting Visibility" toggle icon does not reflect the current visibility state. The icon remains static as an "eye" icon ($(eye)) regardless of whether the setting value is hidden or visible, making it impossible for users to understand the current state at a glance.

Expected behavior: The icon should change to reflect the current visibility state:

• $(eye) when value is hidden (click to show)
• $(eye-closed) when value is visible (click to hide)

Actual behavior: The icon always shows $(eye) regardless of state.

Solution

Implemented a runtime monkey patch that overrides the AppSettingTreeItem.iconPath getter to provide dynamic icons based on the visibility state.

Technical Implementation

1. Created appSettingIconPatch.ts - Contains the patch logic that:

   • Detects visibility state by analyzing the tree item's label
   • Returns appropriate ThemeIcon based on current state
   • Preserves existing warning icon behavior for connection strings

2. Applied patch during extension activation - Ensures all AppSettingTreeItem instances use the new dynamic icon logic

3. State detection method - Uses label content inspection since the private _hideValue property is not accessible:

   • Hidden: Label contains "Hidden value. Click to view." → Shows $(eye)
   • Visible: Label shows actual value → Shows $(eye-closed)
   • Connection strings: Always shows $(warning) for security

Icon Behavior

State	Label Example	Icon	Meaning
Hidden	SETTING=Hidden value. Click to view.	$(eye)	Click to reveal value
Visible	SETTING=actual_value	$(eye-closed)	Click to hide value
Connection String	Any connection string	$(warning)	Security warning (unchanged)

Testing

• ✅ TypeScript compilation successful
• ✅ Webpack bundling successful
• ✅ Logic validation confirms correct icon selection
• ✅ Preserves existing functionality for connection strings
• ✅ No breaking changes to existing command behavior

The fix maintains backward compatibility while providing the expected visual feedback for app setting visibility state.

Fixes #4563.

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