[BUG]VSCode Extension cant open py to claude

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

[Bug] VSCode Extension Cannot Recognize Python (.py) Files

Environment Information

• Claude Code Extension Version: 2.0.45
• VSCode Version: 1.106.1 (commit: cb1933bbc38d329b3595673a600fab5c7368f0a7)
• Operating System: Linux 6.12.0-150.el10.x86_64
• Python Extension Version: ms-python.python@2025.18.0

What Should Happen?

Expected Behavior

• Python (.py) files should be recognized and processed like other file types
• Selected Python code should be able to be sent to the Claude Code dialog
• When using @ to reference files, Python files should be visible and selectable

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open a project containing Python files in VSCode
2. Try either of the following operations:

• Send selected code: Select code in a .py file and try to send it to Claude Code via right-click menu or shortcut
• @ file reference: Type @ in the Claude Code dialog and view the list of available files

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.0.45

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_