### Preflight Checklist - [x] I have searched [existing requests](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20label%3Aenhancement) and this feature hasn't been requested yet - [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features) ### Problem Statement In the Claude extension in VSCode, both claude's responses and my messages are all left-aligned, making reading and searching past messages VERY difficult. ### Proposed Solution Right align user messages. This is how

[FEATURE] Right align user messages in Claude chat in VSCode

Status Open

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Activity 0 comments · opened Oct 11, 2026

Preflight Checklist

[x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
[x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

In the Claude extension in VSCode, both claude's responses and my messages are all left-aligned, making reading and searching past messages VERY difficult.

Proposed Solution

Right align user messages. This is how 100% of chat-based messenging apps work and for good reason. This should be no different.

Alternative Solutions

_No response_

Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

Open Claude in VScode. Start chatting.

Additional Context